What is Railroaded Fabric?

Here at Just Fabrics, we love helping you to make your next curtain and upholstery project as simple as possible, our selection of railroaded fabrics are the perfect way of making those larger projects easier.

Whether you are looking to update your sofa upholstery or refreshing your curtains, railroad fabrics can be a great choice to make your life a little easier. Here we have highlighted what railroaded fabrics are and the benefits of using a railroaded fabric for various projects.

How Do You Tell If a Fabric is Railroaded?

How Do You Tell If a Fabric is Railroaded?

You may see fabrics on our website which are labelled as ‘railroaded’, this simply means that the pattern runs across the roll, from selvage to selvage (the edge of the fabric). So the pattern is running sideways rather than running up the roll.

The Benefits of Using Railroaded Fabrics for Upholstery

The Benefits of Using Railroaded Fabrics for Upholstery

There are many benefits of using a railroaded upholstery or curtain fabric for your next project. Most commonly, railroaded fabrics are used for larger upholstery projects as the orientation of the pattern is perfect for using on items such as a sofa. The railroaded deign makes it possible to upholster without the need for seams as the fabric can be cut at whatever width is required, giving a lovely professional finish.

The Benefits of Using Railroaded Fabrics for Curtains

The Benefits of Using Railroaded Fabrics for Curtains

Additionally, as our railroaded fabrics are double width, when using for curtains, if your drop and turnings are 280cm or less, you have the added benefit of not having to join the fabric if using for extra wide windows.

Our Railroaded Fabrics

Our Railroaded Fabrics

We have a growing range of railroaded fabrics which sit under our Extra Wide fabric style. If you are looking for a classic and timeless look in interiors, then the striped design and fresh colours of Falmouth Wide fabric is a great choice. For a rustic and country style feel the Ludlow Stripe fabric is available in a range of colours and can be used for a range of projects. For coastal charm and versatile pattern, the St Agnes Wide Stripe fabric is perfect for curtains, blinds and cushions.

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