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 Microfiber is a fiber with less than 1 denier per filament and is used to make non-woven and knitted textiles. Commonly used for apparel, upholstery, and in cleaning solutions, microfiber has become a very popular alternative to cotton activewear and undergarment apparel because the microfiber material wicks moisture away from the body instead of against it, thus keeping the wearer cool and dry. Microfiber is also used to make tough yet soft materials for general clothing use and outerwear. It can even be made into an imitiation suede called ultra-suede which is less expensive, vegan, and easier to clean than the real suede. (ultra-suede was the first successful synthetic to hit the US market in the late 1970s). Additional characteristics of not only polyester microfiber but synthetic textile fibers as well include high absorption, water repellency, high electrodynamics and durability. When high-quality microfiber is combined with the right knitting process, it creates an extremely effective cleaning material as well.  J&O Fabrics nominates polyester microfiber fabric as the No1 fabric of the week and welcomes you to experience the benefits of it for yourself. A great material for working out in, creating sensual yet modest womens undergarments, or even designing weather resistant outerwear, polyester microfiber is one of the hot new fabrics of the 21st Century.  See our complete selection of polyester microfiber fabric here!Labels: beach-fabric, conservative, frugal, microfiber, polyester-microfiber, summer-fabric, synthetic-fibers, ultra-suede
 With summer speeding by at a seemingly rapid pace, and the seasonal sun shining as bright as ever, keeping cool and looking stylish under the pressure can become a tricky affair...until now. Look on the racks at most of your upscale, downtown or urban retail fashion chains and you will see florals, stripes, loud colors, muted hues; all designed to entice you into a sale that may look cool and refreshing, but wind up being uncomfortably hot and frustratingly hard to care for. After the fuchsia petals and turquoise tribal prints have lured you to touch, pull out the content label and find out what you are really working with. If it is not a cotton, linen, rayon, bamboo or mesh, you might want to search a little harder. It's not to say that some denims or silks are not apropos for the summer heat, it is just that the ones mentioned above offer little more of a guarantee from sweat stained tops and sticky bottoms that make you want to strip down right where you are standing. When you are out and about in the summer, why not look fashionable while feeling cool and carefree. 1. Cotton: From cotton seersucker to cotton gauze to just plain old cotton, the fibers of this plant are probably the most popular for not only the warm summer months, but year round. A lightweight cotton with absorbent fibers whisks away moisture from the body while at the same time offering a breathable protective barrier between the sun and your body. Available in several different weaves, natural cotton material is also durable and easy to care for. 2. Linen: Another natural plant fiber, linen can be heavyweight or light, loose weave or tight, worn in summer or winter in style. For the summer months try a lightweight linen for a fashionable look and feel that never seems to loose its popularity. Though sometimes temperamental when it comes to wrinkles, a blended material of 55% linen / 45% cotton offers more wearing ease and can be laundered as well, saving time and money from expensive dry cleaning. 3. Polyester: Wrinkle resistant, cool, easy to dry and available in an assortment of prints and weaves, polyester has revamped itself over the years and is now more popular than ever for summer wear as well as year round. From polyester seersucker to 100% polyester, you can easily find just the right look and feel for those hot humid days and cool summer nights with this transitional fabric. 4. Bamboo: Like kona cotton, hemp, and seacell fabrics, bamboo is a natural fiber. Breathable and cool due to it porous fibers, bamboo fabrics absorb nearly three times more moisture than cotton leaving you cool and carefree even as your body temperature rises. Resistant to odor retention, this naturally anti-bacterial fabric is also ideal for long days in the hot summer sun. When you are looking for a fabric that is attractive and practical, look no further than bamboo. 5. Mesh: Usually made from polyester or nylon, mesh fabric looks like netting but with more durability. Most popularly used for sport jerseys, active wear, and swimwear cover ups, mesh is about as open aired as you can get when it comes to material. While it wont fully protect your body from the rays of the sun, it will offer somewhat of a breathable barrier, especially while at the shore. Mesh is easy to care for and will last for some time. Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: bamboo-fabric, cotton-fabric, linen-fabric, mesh-material, organic-fabric, polyester-fabric, seersucker, summer-fabric, summer-fashion
 During the summer months, while many Americans are welcoming in the season and celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence declaring Americas independence from Great Britian in 1776 with fireworks, bbq, parades, trips to the shore and baseball games, African Americans across the United States are also celebrating the official 1865 abolition of slavery with speeches, parades, picnics and family reunions. June 19th, also known as Juneteenth or Emancipation Day, is an American holiday honoring African American heritage and commemorating the official day in 1865 that Union Genral Dordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galveston Texas to take possession of the state and enforce the emancipation of its slaves. Until that time, news of the Emmancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln on September 22, 1862, had not made way down to Texas and therefore, slaves there were not informed of their freedom. According to those African-Americans who had been liberated from the bondage of slavery, until all slaves were emancipated, one could not be free. For many years only twelve states recognized Juneteenth as an official holiday but as of May 2009, 31 states have recognized Freedom Day as either a state holiday or state holiday observance including: Texas  Arkansas New York Massachusetts Connecticut Alaska California Colorado Delaware Florida  Idaho Illinois Iowa Kansas
Louisiana Michigan Missouri New Jersey  New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington Wyoming Washington, DC In honor of Juneteenth, and the diversity of the American melting pot, J&O Fabrics offers an array of patriotic U.S.A. and African prints celebrating the liberation of a people and the fabric of a nation. Labels: 4th-of-July-fabric, african-american-holiday, african-fabric, emancipation-day, fourth-of-july-fabric, freedom-day, juneteenth, summer-fabric
 This past weekend, the island of Jamaica was swarming with supermodels, shutterbugs, fashion designers, international style mavericks, the media and an impressive list of celebs all wanting to be a part of this years annual Caribbean Fashion Week.
Presented by Pulse, one of the regions largest, most recognized, and internationally respected fashion and entertainment companies, CFW (Caribbean Fashion Week) has evolved from a fledgling event in 2001, to its current status as the premier event representing the marriage of a diversity of cultural and fashion influences.
Running for almost a full week and culminating with an invite only wrap party this past Monday night, the city of Kingston, Jamaica entertained over 50 designers from 25 countries as they showcased their collections for 2010 with a mix of cool cotton sheers, itsy bitsy teeny weeny flavorful bikinis, and shimmery metalic fabrics as intoxicating as the island itself. An impressive synergy of fashion, business and entertainment coupled with a line up of designers such as Deola Sagoe from Africa, Sushma Patel from India, Meiling from Trinidad, Nana Boateng from Ghana, and Britisher by way of Jamaica Sandra Kennedy, made this a show not soon to forget. And who would want to! With urban, indie and sub-culture style setting the pace for mainstream American fashions, Pulses Caribbean Fashion Week is about the most far reaching and strategically important fashion event in the region.
To find your perfect island fabrics, look no further. With hundreds of different prints and materials to choose from , J&O Fabrics is the perfect place to shop for all the hotest looks each season.
Labels: caribbean-fashion-week, caribbean-fashion-week-2009, cfw, college cotton, dress-fabric, island-fabric, novelty-cotton), novelty-fabric, summer-fabric, summer-fashion
 With the first day of summer soon approaching, thoughts of lazy days at the shore, cruises around the world, picnics by the lake and weekend camping trips into treelined mountains start to stir our imaginings and awaken the child in us eager to experience all the sights and sounds accompanying. At J&O Fabrics, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with nostalgic and memorable prints to reawaken the little girl or boy in all of us once again. From colorful umbrella filled beachside scenes, to unsoiled countryside landscapes, the images in print conjure images in our minds and we are instantly transported to a time way back when, or a far away dreamland soon to be discovered if only for the moment. They say that through the art of visualization, we can create in our lives what we envision in our minds. Why not let our fabrics help inspire you to create not only unique summer themed crafts for yourself and others, but all your beautiful imaginings year round. After all, we only live once. Live your life today! Check out our seashore novelty fabric here!Check out our novelty summer food fabric here!Check out our tropical novelty prints here!Print Above is from our Tapestry Fabric Section!Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: fun-fabric, seaside fabric, summer-fabric, summer-food, tropical-novelty-print-fabric
 It has been said that May is National BBQ Month, and while presidential proclamation records will state otherwise, the majority of Americans agree. So light up your grills, call all your friends, turn up the music and let the good times roll! At J&O Fabrics, we carry a large selection of assorted novelty cotton prints and outdoor fabrics to suit almost any uniquely themed outdoor gathering. If you have a love for nature and wildlife, we have floral and animal prints. If you have always had an affinity for the 70s era, we have a selection of retro prints to transport you there. If you are an hopeless romantic or just have old fashioned ways, we carry on assortment of calico's and vintage prints that will tickle your fancy and delight your visual senses. From stylish upholstery fabrics to spruce up old outdoor patio furnishings, to fun novelty prints to adorn your picnic table and blankets, there is something for everyone and it iss all right here at your fingertips on http://www.jofabrics.com/!    Labels: bbq, calico-fabric, floral-fabric-crafts, novelty-fabric, outdoor-fabric, picnic-fabric, retro-fabric, summer-fabric, vintage-fabric
As winter unfolds beautifully into spring, and God's little creatures playfully frolic in the welcoming slendor, sun worshippers and nature lovers across America are pulling out their outdoor living furniture for that perfect spot to commune with nature and the entertaining world around them. Whether it's a mellow Mala Veranda floral printed recliner or a vibrant Bal Harbor designed patio set in aqua, the opportunity to sit back and relax among friends and family is what it's all about throughout the spring and summer....and autumn too.
At J&O Fabrics, we take pride in being able to offer a beautiful selection of fashionable outdoor upholstery fabrics in an array of prints, colors and designs from some of the best mills around. From florals and stripes to retro's and solids, J&O Fabrics is the number one stop for not only the best in outdoor textiles, but for trims and accent piece prints as well. And if your own furniture is in need of some revitalization, or you're just looking to add a little spice to your already luxurious lounge chair, check us out at J&O Fabrics, we're sure to have just what you are looking for. 
Labels: outdoor-fabric, outdoor-furniture, outdoor-uphostery, spring-fabric, summer-fabric, vinyl-fabric
 With the lazy, hazy dayz of summer slowly approaching, thoughts of laid back days along exotic umbrella covered beaches, long Sunday drives in your drop top convertible, and majestic sunsets that never seem to end come to mind. But the one symbol of summer that has withstood the test of time as one of the most nostalgic memories of the season is the infamous back yard BBQ.Whether you have been invited to one, hosted one or simply lived vicariously through someone else who has, visions of a quasi chef behind a veil of medium rare ribs and charcoal smoke, children dousing one another with mega water guns and infamous female clicks gossiping it up in their respective pockets around the yard are sure to transport you to Grandma Edna’s annual family gathering or Sammy Jr’s neighborhood block party and grill almost instantaneously. From the fabulous beach side estates of Southern California to the graffiti filled roof tops of East Brooklyn, a BBQ is a BBQ. And while contests for the perfect rib sauce recipe will undoubtedly strike up debates across this competitive ego thriving country of ours, one thing is for certain, the ingredients for an awesome outdoor celebration of food and friends can be found between the various fabric filled pages of http://www.jofabrics.com/. With just one yard, the designated cook for the day can step to the grill in style with a custom made apron carrying the perfect print with just enough pockets to hold their various cooking utensils. This first ingredient serves two purposes, as it not only looks good, but it protects the cook’s carefully selected BBQ attire from the inevitable grease and sauce stains that are sure to make their way to the closest fabric it can find. A vast selection of fun food prints and spirited novelty designs to fit an individuals unique taste are available right here at J&O.
Two yards of our cotton novelty print or vinyl fabric can be used to cover unsightly tabletops and wood rotted picnic tables while at the same time, providing a beautiful canvas for the splendid spread of food that will surely have partakers raving days later. From colorful floral designs and picturesque summer scenes to NFL and college team prints, nothing brings out the flavor of the season and creates a great conversation piece quite like a table dressing from J&O. Finally, with just a few yards of our fabulous outdoor fabric, the perfect look & coverage for your outdated 1970’s patio furniture can be achieved. No more bright florescent flowers or yellow and black bumble bee stripes for you. With outdoor designer prints from John Wolf and Chris Stone, you will not only be the talk of the town for your incredible feast, but the envy of your neighbors, as you chill out poolside in fashionable style and flair. Good food, good friends and good fabric, what more can one ask for . Make your summer BBQ a lasting memory for years to come with a little help from J&O! 
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Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: 4th of July fabric, bbq, Fabric, fabrics, food, forth of July fabric, picnic, summer-fabric, Tablecloth
 Cotton Gauze: The Fabric of SummerThe weatherman is calling for another hazy, hot & humid 98 degree summer day as you head out for an afternoon picnic in your beautiful white sundress. But you're not worried... Why? Because that lightweight & breathable fabric draping your body is none other than gauze. Created by a loose plain or open weave, gauze dries easily and holds any vibrant dye incredibly well wash after wash. Originally made from silk, the name gauze is said to have derived from that of the Palestainian city of Gaza where the fabric is thought to have originated. Eptymologically its roots are said to trace back to the Persian word for silk via the spanish word "gasa". History also relfects its heavy use in Ancient Egypt. Here, the fabric was used not only for clothing, but more importantly, as a protective ceremonial wrapping for mummified bodies. Today, gauze is made from silk, cotton or modern synthetic fibers as well. Because of its loose weave, it is also very useful for bandaging wounds where other fabrics might stick to the burn or laceration. And with the many uses of gauze, it's no wonder it is considered a great fabric for summer. So while you are lying out on your picnic blanket enjoying your delicious spread in your cool summer dress, take a moment to reflect on the other many uses of gauze. With two boys playing around nearby, you never know when you might have to whip out those bandages!
Labels: cotton-fabric, cotton-gauze, fabric-descripiton, Gauze, silk-gauze, summer-fabric
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