Premium Matte Polyester Crepe Fabric
Premium Matte Polyester Crepe Fabric is made in South Korea from 100% polyester. A midweight woven crepe with a finely textured matte surface and softly substantial drape. It is 230 GSM, 150 cm wide and non-stretch.
Suitable for dresses, blouses, skirts, abayas, kaftans and flowing woven silhouettes. Choose patterns with appropriate wearing ease and closures rather than relying on elastic stretch. Check pale colours in the intended lighting and use lining where needed.
Fabric specifications
- Composition: 100% polyester; not silk
- Construction: Woven
- Weight: 230 GSM
- Width: 150 cm
- Fabric mass per metre: 345 g per metre
- Stretch: Non-stretch
- Coverage: Opaque per product specification; check a swatch under intended lighting
- Surface and finish: Soft matte, low-sheen finish
- Texture: Fine, subtly grained crepe texture
- Drape: Fluid
- Origin: South Korea
- Ordering: By the metre; swatch and wholesale enquiry available
Sewing and care
Check the actual usable width and pattern layout before ordering; size, garment length, sleeves, fullness and grain direction affect metre requirements. Keep directional surfaces consistently oriented. Test stitching and pressing on a scrap. Use low synthetic heat, a pressing cloth and reverse-side pressing where suitable.
Test a swatch for colourfastness, finish stability and shrinkage before laundering or cutting full quantities. Cool gentle washing, shaded air drying and low-temperature pressing are general starting points, not a verified mill-specific care label. Follow the finished garment label and account for trims and linings.
Product Specifications
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What buyers ask before ordering
What are the fabric specifications?
This South Korean 100% polyester woven fabric is 230 GSM, 150 cm wide and non-stretch. Fabric mass per metre is approximately 345 g.
Does the fabric stretch?
No. Use patterns designed for non-stretch woven fabric, with suitable ease and closures.
How much fabric should I order?
Use the pattern layout for the actual usable 150 cm width. Size, length, fullness, sleeves and grain direction affect metre requirements; estimate from your cutting plan.
Is the fabric opaque?
The product specification is opaque. Check a swatch, especially pale colours, under the intended lighting and decide whether lining is needed.
How should I care for it?
Test a swatch for colourfastness, shrinkage and finish stability. Cool gentle washing and low-heat reverse pressing are general starting points, not a verified mill care label; follow the finished garment instructions.
What is the difference between 230 GSM and 345 g per metre?
230 GSM is mass per square metre. At the nominal 150 cm width, one metre covers 1.5 square metres, giving 230 × 1.5=345 g of fabric. This is net fabric mass, not packaged shipping weight.
Is Kenzo printed or solid-colour fabric?
This Kenzo product is solid-colour matte polyester crepe, not a print. Use the selected shade and its photographs when choosing a colour.
Will the heavier weight make a structured garment by itself?
Not necessarily. This 230 GSM crepe has a softly substantial drape. Trial the intended pattern and interfacing; fabric mass alone does not guarantee the rigidity needed for sculptural garments.
How can I keep midweight matte crepe from shifting while cutting?
Support the whole fabric on the table instead of letting it hang and pull the grain. Test a single-layer layout, sharp cutting tools and pins within seam allowances on a scrap before cutting the garment.
What should I test if seams pucker on this midweight matte crepe?
Use a fresh suitable needle and test thread tension, stitch length and feeding on a useful-sized scrap. Avoid pulling the cloth. Puckering has several causes, so change one setting at a time rather than assuming one universal fix.
Which needle should I start testing with?
Trial a sharp or Microtex/universal needle suitable for this 230 GSM polyester woven and the chosen thread. Check for skipped stitches, visible holes and puckering; the best size depends on the actual layers and machine.
How can I finish the cut edges neatly?
Test whether the actual cut edge frays, then choose an appropriate overlocked, enclosed or bound finish. Check seam bulk and appearance through the face before using the finish throughout the garment.
How do I avoid pressing marks on midweight matte crepe?
Start on a scrap at low synthetic heat, from the reverse and through a pressing cloth. Check the surface after cooling. Do not assume a high-temperature steam setting is safe or that shine can be restored after damage.
Will interfacing change the drape?
It can. Trial a lightweight compatible interfacing or a sew-in alternative on the actual cloth and compare the result. Check adhesion, strike-through, stiffness and heat effects before committing to collars, cuffs or waistbands.
How can I choose a shade reliably from the photos?
Use the named colour and its six photographs as a guide, but screens and lighting can change perceived colour. Check a physical swatch for the intended outfit and lighting; no exact screen-to-fabric colour match is guaranteed.
This 230 GSM, 150 cm wide non-stretch woven polyester crepe needs careful layout and cutting. Test a swatch before production.
- Test first Test washing, drying, pressing, stitch tension and seam finishing on an offcut before production.
- Cutting Support the full fabric width on a clean surface. Keep the grain aligned, account for selvages and usable width, and plan larger pattern pieces before cutting.
- Needle Begin with a sharp or universal needle suitable for midweight woven polyester; test stitch quality and needle marks before making final seams.
- Ease Use patterns for non-stretch woven fabric with suitable wearing ease and closures.
- Seams Test seam strength and finish raw edges if your swatch frays. Avoid pulling the cloth while stitching.
- Pressing Press from the reverse through a cloth at low heat, keeping pressure brief to protect the matte grain.
General sewing suggestions; use fabric testing and your specific pattern to determine production settings and meterage.
Compare to Italian Silky Crepe Fabric
This product is 230 GSM and 150 cm wide; Italian Silky Crepe is recorded as 205 GSM and 150 cm wide. Compare actual samples for surface, hand and drape rather than assuming identical construction.
This fabric is better when
- Soft matte, low-sheen finish
Italian Silky Crepe Fabric is better when
- A different silky crepe surface and hand
Compare to Milano Matte Sandwashed Silky Fabric
Milano is recorded as 100 GSM, 150 cm wide and 100% silky polyamide. This product is 230 GSM, 150 cm wide and 100% polyester. They are different fabrics.
This fabric is better when
- Fine, subtly grained crepe texture
Milano Matte Sandwashed Silky Fabric is better when
- A lighter 100 GSM sandwashed polyamide option
Shipping, Returns & Store Visits
How do shipping, duties, taxes, and delivery work?
HIBA Fabrics ships internationally to the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and many other destinations. Shipping options, estimated delivery times, duties, VAT, taxes, and any applicable import charges vary by destination and are displayed at checkout before payment where applicable.
Shipping & DeliveryWhat should I know before ordering cut fabric?
Because most fabric orders are cut to your requested length, they may be subject to special return conditions. Please review our returns policy before purchasing. If you are unsure about colour, texture, weight, drape, or suitability, we recommend ordering a swatch before placing a larger order.
Returns & RefundsNeed help choosing the right fabric?
Our team can assist with fabric selection, quantity estimates, colour matching, garment suitability, wholesale enquiries, and international delivery questions before you place your order.
Can I visit HIBA Fabrics in person?
HIBA Fabrics is based in Istanbul, Türkiye. Please contact us before visiting to confirm appointment availability, opening hours, location details, and fabric availability.
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