Stretch Woven Fabric by the Yard Discovery Fabrics carries a wide selection of stretch woven fabric by the yard for sewing hiking pants, outdoor shorts, travel clothing, board shorts, and athletic wear. Most styles have a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish, and several carry a UPF 50+ sun protection rating. Styles range from lightweight summer fabrics to midweight all-season nylon, with options for different levels of stretch depending on the project. Each style has different properties, such as weight, stretch percentage, water repellency, and best use. Read the descriptions before choosing. Full specs, including fibre content, fabric weight, stretch percentage, and width, are in the Specs and Features tab for each style. Watch our Stretch Woven Fabrics video for a helpful overview. What is DWR finish? DWR stands for Durable Water Repellent. It is a finish applied to the fabric surface that causes water to bead up and roll off rather than soaking in. DWR-finished fabric works well for hiking pants, outdoor shorts, and travel clothing, and it also resists stains, so garments stay cleaner longer and need less frequent washing. DWR is water-repellent, not waterproof, and performs best in light-to-moderate moisture conditions. Can I use a stretch woven when my pattern calls for regular woven fabric? It depends on the stretch percentage. Styles with minimal stretch can usually be substituted with no pattern adjustment, they add comfort without affecting fit. Styles with more stretch may cause the finished garment to run larger than the pattern intends, in which case you may need to cut a size smaller. Always check the stretch percentage in the Specs and Features tab before substituting. Fabrics for hiking pants, outdoor shorts, and mountain bike wear Adventure: A midweight nylon stretch woven with a DWR finish, smooth face, and textured back. A popular choice for hiking pants, hiking shorts, mountain bike pants, golf pants, and casual work pants. Nylon is more abrasion-resistant than polyester, making Adventure a durable choice for demanding outdoor use. Available in a wide range of colours. Nike Storm Fit: A durable stretch woven with a DWR finish, originally developed for athletic bottoms requiring durability and stretch. Available in two weights: a lighter weight suited to everyday outdoor pants, and a heavier weight for rugged use, workwear, and kids' play pants. Schoeller: From the renowned Schoeller mill in Switzerland, one of the world's most respected technical textile manufacturers. These stretch wovens have a DWR finish and are known for excellent stretch recovery, durability, and a refined hand feel. Available in limited yardage, check the Specs and Features tab for details on each colourway. Tweave: A midweight stretch woven with a DWR finish, similar in weight and performance to the Nike Storm Fit styles. Well-suited to hiking pants, outdoor shorts, and active bottoms that need to withstand regular use. Fabrics for summer hiking, travel wear, and sun protection Sun Pro: The lightest stretch woven in this collection, with a DWR finish and a UPF 50+ sun protection rating. Well suited to lightweight hiking pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, and sun-protective long-sleeve travel shirts. Available in light and dark colourways — darker shades work well for bottoms, lighter shades for travel tops and shirts. Surfer: A lightweight stretch woven with just enough stretch for comfort. The go-to fabric for board shorts is well-suited to summer hiking pants, travel shorts, and casual skirts. If you've seen the wrap travel skirts made by Rip Skirt Hawaii, Surfer is the style of fabric used to make them. Available in a wide range of solids and coordinating prints. Caress Athletic: A smooth, soft stretch woven suited to athletic and active casual sewing. Check the Specs and Features tab for full details. Looking for non-stretch woven fabric? We also carry cotton and poly-cotton twill for projects that call for a rugged, non-stretch woven fabric. Some stretch woven fabrics are available at clearance prices on our Clearance and Deadstock page.
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