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Ticking, Over 1,000 years of use & still going Strong...

Ticking Fabric from Malbers Fabrics

With a Fabric that some claim is over 1,000 years old it's no wonder that Malbers Fabrics has such a wide range of 100% Cotton Ticking's available to order today.

But why choose the name Ticking all those years ago?

  • The name Ticking is likely to have originated from the Greek word - theke - this word refers to a Case or Covering.
  • The Original Ticking Fabric was a woven fabric made from Linen and later from Cotton it would have been much more dense and course than what we know today as it's primary purpose was to cover straw and feather mattresses. It had to be dense and strong to stop Straw and Feather Quills from sticking out of the inside of your mattress and that would really tick you off.
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Popular Ticking Fabrics

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Back by popular demand these lovely Ticking fabrics in 6 different colours. Ticking Stripe fabric is usually made from 100% cotton or a blend of cotton and linen yarns in a herringbone weave. Traditionally Ticking fabrics were used underneath upholstery projects but we've come to love these classic striped patterns so believe they should be shown off. In a ticking stripe, you have the central coloured broad stripe with a thin stripe on either side usually in the same colour – this gives the illusion of a wider stripe. Stripes are 8mm. The width is 137cm / 54" and the weight is 196gsm. We have in stock some lovely colours of Pink, Marine, Denim, Grey, Red, and Olive all of which are ideal for making blinds, cushions, bags, bunting, and lots of other projects.

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Cotton Ticking - upholster those chairs & funky those blinds!

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We have some gorgeous striped cotton ticking in fabulous colours which could be used for upholstering chairs, funky fun cushions and lovely Roman Blinds for any room in your home.

The Calico will match anything and you can embellish it with your own  lovely printed design or leave it neutral to fit in anywhere,  then there is the leatherette for motorcycle seats or the interior of cars or it can be used for dining seats as it is wipeable.

Browse through our selection of 100% Cotton Ticking here

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