Bamboo Jersey Fabrics

Bamboo Jersey Fabrics by the Metre

Bamboo jersey fabric combines a soft, smooth handle with practical stretch, making it a solid pick for anyone sewing close-fitting garments. This bamboo jersey is knitted from 96% bamboo and 4% elastane, giving it a fluid drape and a four-way stretch that moves well with the body. You'll find it here in a wide range of colours, from muted neutrals to saturated brights, all available by the metre. It suits T-shirts, tops, dresses and underwear equally well, and works for both hobby sewists and small-scale production.

Composition and Handle

This bamboo jersey is made up of 96% bamboo viscose and 4% elastane, at a weight of around 240 grams per square metre. That's a medium-weight jersey, substantial enough to hold its shape in a dress yet still light enough for T-shirts and tops worn close to the skin. The fabric has a slightly silky surface and falls with a soft drape rather than clinging stiffly, which is why it's often chosen over standard cotton jersey for garments that need a bit more fluidity.

Stretch and Fit

With four-way stretch, this fabric moves in both length and width, so patterns cut for stretch jersey will fit as intended. It's a practical choice for fitted silhouettes: bodycon dresses, leggings, or underwear where recovery matters. Sew it with a ballpoint or stretch needle and a narrow zigzag or overlock stitch to keep the seams from popping under tension. The width runs at roughly 150 cm, giving you decent flexibility when laying out pattern pieces.

Where to Use Bamboo Jersey

This fabric turns up in a fairly predictable set of projects, and for good reason:

• T-shirts and basic tops that need to breathe in warmer weather
• Dresses where drape and stretch matter more than structure
• Underwear and loungewear, thanks to the soft hand-feel against skin
• Layering pieces such as cardigans or wrap tops

If you're after texture instead of a smooth surface, it's worth looking at knitted corduroy jersey fabric, and for evening wear with a bit of sparkle, jersey glitter fabric is a natural complement to this range.

Ordering and Assortment

All bamboo jersey fabrics here are sold by the metre, so you can order exactly what a pattern calls for, whether that's a fat quarter-sized test piece or several metres for a production run. Wholesale pricing kicks in from 6 metres, which makes this a workable option for small studios or anyone sewing multiples of the same design. You can also order a fabric swatch for €0.50 before committing to a larger cut, useful if you want to check the colour or handle in person. The range covers a good spread of shades, so it works equally well for a single garment or a coordinated collection. Everything ships from our warehouse in Tilburg.

Bamboo Jersey Compared to Other Jersey Fabrics

Bamboo jersey sits somewhere between a plain cotton jersey and a scuba-type fabric in terms of body and finish. If you need more structure or a ribbed texture for cuffs and necklines, rib knit jersey fabric or ottoman rib jersey fabric are worth pairing with this collection. For a brushed, warmer alternative in colder months, French terry brushed fabric (Isoli) covers that gap, while waffle knit jersey fabric adds texture for casualwear that bamboo jersey doesn't offer on its own.

In Short

Bamboo jersey fabric offers a soft, stretchy base for garments that need to move with the body, from everyday T-shirts to more considered dresses and underwear. With four-way stretch, a workable 240 gsm weight and a broad colour range sold by the metre, it's a fabric that adapts to both casual and slightly dressier projects. Browse the full collection to see the current colours and order a swatch if you'd like to feel the quality first.