Cotton Unbleached Fabric

Cotton Unbleached Fabric by the Metre

Cotton unbleached fabric is woven cotton left in its natural, undyed state, no bleaching or chemical whitening involved. That's what gives it that raw, slightly greyish-beige tone and subtle texture you won't find in processed cottons. This fabric is 100% cotton, 140 cm wide and weighs 130 grams per square metre, a medium weight that holds its shape without becoming stiff. You'll find it useful for bags, hobby projects, prototyping and linings, wherever a sturdy natural base fabric is needed.

What this unbleached cotton cloth is used for

The firm hand of this fabric makes it a solid choice for bags, pouches and other accessories that need to hold their shape over time. The natural, unbleached look adds a raw, honest character to finished pieces, without the flat uniformity of dyed cotton. Many customers also use it as a base for prototypes, testing a pattern or garment shape before committing to a more expensive fabric. For hobbyists experimenting with new techniques, this cloth is forgiving to work with and doesn't punish small mistakes the way slippery synthetics do.

It also works well as bag lining. The weight gives structure to soft outer fabrics, and it's tightly woven enough to resist wear at seams and corners. If you're making a tote or a structured pouch, an unbleached cotton lining extends the life of the piece and gives a cleaner finish on the inside.

Ordering by the metre or by the roll

You can order this cotton unbleached fabric by the metre for smaller runs, samples or one-off projects. For larger production, we also supply it in rolls of 50 metres, which works out more economical if you're sewing in volume. Order 12 metres or more and you qualify for wholesale pricing, ask us directly for the terms. This makes the fabric practical whether you're a home sewer working on a single bag or a small business cutting patterns at scale.

Related fabrics worth a look

If you need something heavier for structured bags or outdoor use, Canvas Fabric Cotton is worth comparing, it has a denser weave suited to bags that take more abuse. For interlining or a stiffer hand in upholstery-style projects, Burlington Fabrics is another option in our range. Working on curtains or anything that needs to block light, check Blackout Curtain Fabric. And if you want a smoother, more refined cotton with a slight sheen for garments, Satin Poplin Fabric sits at the other end of the spectrum from this raw, unbleached cloth.

Samples, stock and delivery

Not sure if the weight or tone suits your project? You can order a fabric sample for 0.50 euro before committing to a full length. All stock ships from our warehouse in Tilburg, and we work with both private customers making one bag at a time and businesses ordering in bulk for production runs. Our range covers plenty of other natural and technical fabrics too, so if unbleached cotton isn't quite right, there's likely an alternative nearby in the catalogue.

A practical, natural-toned cotton for everyday making

Cotton unbleached fabric suits anyone who wants a sturdy, honest base cloth without the cost or environmental footprint of dyeing and bleaching. It works for bags, linings, prototypes and hobby projects alike, and it's available by the metre or in bulk rolls depending on what you're making. Browse the collection and order a sample first if you want to feel the weight and texture before buying the full length.