ITY Fabric Polyester Knit Jersey 2 Way Spandex 58 in Wide - Dress

In this review of the ITY Fabric Polyester Knit Jersey, the bottom line is simple: sewists and small-batch apparel makers who need a reliable, stretchy knit for dresses, tops or active pieces will appreciate this fabric. The reviewer found the material to be a soft, high-quality interlock twist yarn that balances drape and recovery well. Sold by the yard and cut to order, this 95% poly / 5% spandex knit is wide enough to minimize seams for many projects and works especially well where color accuracy and stretch matter.

Key Features

• Fiber content: The 95% poly and 5% spandex blend gives dependable stretch and shape retention, making garments that move with the body.
• Width: At approximately 58-60 in wide, the fabric reduces cutting joins for larger patterns and allows efficient yardage use.
• Stretch type: Two-way spandex stretch provides comfortable give across the width, suitable for fitted dresses and leggings.
• Finish and hand: The ITY interlock twist yarn delivers a soft, slightly heavy hand that feels substantial yet drapes nicely for flowing tops and dancewear.
• Cut to order: Sold by the yard and cut to order, so buyers get fresh, continuous lengths for consistent color and pattern across projects.
• Stock availability: Thousands of yards in stock means less waiting for restocks when ordering common colors and lengths.

Who It's For

This fabric is aimed at dressmakers, costume designers, and hobby sewists who need a drapey knit with reliable stretch for garments such as dresses, tops, dance outfits and leggings. Its width and weight make it practical for pattern layouts that would otherwise require seams or piecing.

Those who should look elsewhere include sewists who need a very heavy-duty activewear fabric with compression or fabrics that are fully opaque for swimwear; a few customers mentioned variations in perceived thickness, so if absolute opacity is essential, test a swatch first.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• High perceived fabric quality with a soft hand suitable for wearable garments.
• Good stretch and recovery from the 5% spandex content, useful for fitted designs.
• Wide 58-60 in width reduces seams and saves time on larger pattern pieces.
• Consistent color accuracy and easy sewing make it user-friendly for many projects.

Cons

• Some users report the fabric can read as thin in certain colors or lightings, so opacity is not guaranteed.
• Not designed as a specialty performance compression or swim fabric, so it may not suit high-compression athletic needs.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The ITY Polyester Knit Jersey is a versatile, good-value fabric for makers who need a soft, drapey knit with reliable two-way stretch and generous width. It is an especially good choice for dresses, tops and light activewear where color accuracy and ease of sewing matter; verify opacity for very light colors before committing to large runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fabric suitable for leggings?
Yes, the 5% spandex gives stretch and recovery suitable for casual leggings, though it is not a high-compression athletic knit.

How wide is the fabric?
The fabric is approximately 58-60 in wide, which helps reduce the need for seams on wider pattern pieces.

Is the fabric opaque?
Many customers find it not see-through, but a few report it can be thin in certain shades, so ordering a small swatch is recommended if opacity is critical.