ITY Fabric 5 Yards Jersey Spandex Knit - Stretchy, Anti-Wrinkle

Our review of this ITY Fabric focuses on makers and small apparel brands who need a lightweight, drapey knit that resists wrinkles. This 5-yard piece of 95% polyester and 5% spandex delivers the familiar comfortable stretch and smooth finish of interlock twist yarn, making it a practical choice for dresses, tops, skirts and dancewear. The single biggest reason to buy is the fabric's combination of two-way stretch and anti-wrinkle drape, which keeps garments looking neat during travel and everyday wear.

Key Features

• Sold by individual pieces: Each quantity is shipped as a separate 5-yard cut, which helps when you need consistent lengths for multiple projects.
• Material blend: The 95% polyester and 5% spandex mix provides reliable two-way stretch for comfortable movement and shape retention.
• Multi-purpose use: The ITY interlock twist yarn construction drapes well, making it suitable for dresses, tops, skirts, dance outfits and leggings.
• Easy care: It can be machine washed and dried without losing much shape, and the recommendation to launder cuts the same way as the finished garment helps avoid surprises.
• Anti-wrinkle and travel-friendly: The fabric resists wrinkles and keeps a polished look after folding, which is useful for everyday and travel garments.

Who It's For

This fabric is best for home sewists, small designers and costume makers who want a lightweight, stretchy knit that drapes smoothly for dresses, tops and performance wear. Its soft hand, stretch and anti-wrinkle properties make it especially useful for travel garments and pieces worn for movement.

Those who need a very opaque, heavy-weight fabric or structured tailoring should look elsewhere, since several customers describe the material as thinner and occasionally semi-sheer depending on color and lining choices. For tight-fitting leggings where opacity is critical, additional lining or a heavier knit may be needed.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft and comfortable hand that works well next to skin for dresses and tops.
• Good two-way stretch and recovery due to the spandex content, helpful for fitted garments and performance wear.
• Low-wrinkle drape ideal for travel and everyday use, keeping pieces looking neat.
• Sold in 5-yard individual pieces, which simplifies planning for multiple projects.

Cons

• Fabric can be thin and in some colors appear somewhat sheer, so lining may be required for modesty.
• Color accuracy is mixed among buyers, so swatching or ordering a small sample first is advisable.

Specifications

Brand	Barcelonetta
Width	60 in
Length per piece	5 yards
Material	95% polyester, 5% spandex
Stretch	2-way stretch
Construction	ITY interlock twist yarn

Our Verdict

This ITY 5-yard jersey spandex knit is a solid, value-minded choice for sewists who want a soft, stretchy, anti-wrinkle fabric for dresses, tops and performance garments. It performs well for travel-ready pieces and everyday wear, though those needing heavier opacity should plan for lining or a different knit. Overall it offers good drape and easy care for the price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fabric machine washable?
Yes, it can be machine washed and dried; the seller recommends laundering it the same way you plan to care for the finished garment.

Will one 5-yard piece be enough for a dress?
It depends on pattern size and style; many simple dresses will fit in 5 yards, but check your pattern yardage and allow extra for matching or directional prints.

Is the fabric sheer?
Some colors and tensions can read as thin or slightly sheer, so plan for lining if opacity is important.