Cotton Fleece Fabric (Sherpa)

Cotton Fleece Fabric (Sherpa) by the Metre

Cotton fleece fabric, also known as sherpa, combines two textures in a single layer. One side is soft and fluffy, almost like a lambswool pile, while the reverse is a smooth jersey knit. That combination makes it a practical choice for anything that needs warmth without extra bulk. We stock this 100% cotton sherpa by the metre, ready for cardigans, blankets, and children's wear alike.

The fabric has a weight of roughly 300 g/m², which puts it in a mid-to-heavy category, warm enough for autumn and winter projects but still easy to sew on a home machine. It's 150 cm wide and has four-way stretch, so it moves with the body rather than against it. That stretch matters if you're making fitted garments rather than loose home textiles.

Composition and technical specs

This sherpa fleece is 100% cotton, with a width of 150 cm and a weight of approximately 300 g/m². It stretches in four directions, which makes it forgiving to work with even on curved seams. The double-sided structure means you get two finishes from one fabric: pile on the outside, knit on the inside, without needing to line a garment separately for warmth.

What you can make with it

The fluffy side works well for cardigans, sweaters, and jackets that need to trap warmth without feeling heavy. Scarves, hats, and mittens made from this fabric hold their shape reasonably well thanks to the stretch, and the smooth reverse side means they don't feel scratchy against skin. For home textiles, it's a solid option for throws, cushion covers, or trims on blankets. Baby and children's clothing benefits from the softness too, think sleeping bags, comfort blankets, or lined hoodies where a gentle touch against sensitive skin matters.

If you're after a different fleece texture, polar fleece fabric is a lighter, non-stretch alternative for jackets and outdoor gear, while teddy fleece doubleface fabric has a plusher, curlier pile that suits coats and heavier outerwear. For striped or patterned options, minky fleece stripes gives a similar soft hand feel with added visual texture.

Ordering by the metre

We sell this cotton fleece by the metre, so you can order exactly what a pattern calls for, whether that's half a metre for a hat or several metres for a coat. Wholesale pricing kicks in from 6 metres, which suits small businesses or anyone sewing multiple items from the same batch. Rolls of 50 metres are also available for larger production runs. If you're unsure about the hand feel or color before committing, we offer fabric samples for a small fee, useful when matching a specific shade for a project.

Why choose this fabric

Cotton fleece fabric like this sherpa variant gives you warmth, stretch, and a soft touch in one layer, without the need for lining. Whether you're sewing for yourself, for children, or for a small clothing line, ordering by the metre keeps things flexible and the wholesale option from 6 metres keeps costs down for bigger projects. Browse the available colors and see what fits your next make.