roma fabric

Ponte de Roma fabric is a medium weight double knit which has a nice structure while maintaining a soft drape. The cotton-polyester blend provides a soft hand and the spandex gives you stretch for added comfort. Ponte also has the added benefit of little to no fray on the cut edges making it perfect for garments with raw edges! Ponte Roma is a high quality stretch knit jersey fabric that is extremely soft and has a slight sheen when draped. Additionally, this fabric has a subtle two-directional stretch and retains its shape even after it is pulled.

Ponte Roma (also called Ponte de Roma) is the name of a fabric. A thick, double-knit fabric with two-way stretch. Two-way stretch is important because it moulds to your body shape and holds you in at the same time. Ponte holds its shape because the fabric is tightly woven. It travels well, doesn't fade and is super comfortable. It rarely wrinkles and wears extremely well. For some, it may feel too heavy especially in certain climates.

Ponte, or Ponte di Roma as some refer to it is a medium-heavy weight knitted double jersey, often strong and with a good stretch. You can use ponte for many dressmaking purposes, such as dresses, skirts, jackets, trousers, tops and cardigans. It's very soft and sturdy fabric which can be used to make a wide variety of garments. The width of Ponte roma is usually 59'' to 65 wide and usually has 4 way stretch. It can be found in lightweight, midweight and heavyweight varieties.

Ponte Roma Jersey (also known as Ponte De Roma) is a double knit jersey dress fabric. Made of a combination of polyester, viscose / rayon and spandex, Ponte Roma fabric looks similar on both sides. You will find it is easy to sew, as it is a knit structure with very stable dimension, and it is less stretchable than many other stretch knit fabrics. Ponte roma rayon spandex fabric is great for any style of pants (jeans, skinny pants, leggings, yoga pants, etc.), as well as for dresses, tunics, jackets, skirts or tops.