Shannon Cuddle® Fabrics

How can you cuddle up on the sofa to watch a movie without something soft and cozy to snuggle with? Shannon Fabrics makes the world a softer place by providing plush cuddle fur fabrics perfect for sewing a comfortable throw, soft baby blankets, or even fashionable accessories.

Cuddle fabric, also known as minky fabric, is made from polyester fibers, which are woven into a dense pile that gives it a luxurious feel. Cuddle fabric is known for its warmth, softness, and durability, making it a popular choice for cozy blankets and cuddly toys. It often features a textured surface that resembles fur or fleece, and it comes in a wide variety of colors and prints to suit different preferences and projects.

Shannon Fabrics is a well-known manufacturer of cuddle minky fabric, which is often used in sewing and crafting projects where comfort and softness are desired. Shannon Fabrics minky is a type of plush, soft fabric made from 100% polyester fibers available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and textures. These Minky fabric collections are known for their luxurious feel and are often used in making blankets, baby items, toys, apparel, and other cozy products. Minky fabric is characterized by its ultra-soft texture, similar to that of mink fur, hence the name "Minky." Shannon fabrics minky is machine washable and typically doesn't require any special care instructions beyond regular laundering.

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Shannon Fabrics is a fabric wholesaler established by Persian immigrant Ebrahim Pairavi in 1995. After five years of striving to make the world a softer place with Shannon plush fabrics, the current president of the company, Arvin Pairavi, hopped aboard the fabric express to help his father. The company has continued to grow. Shannon Fabrics minky is now well-known by sewists the world over for their fluffy, plush fabrics. Their selection consists mainly of Shannon Cuddle fabrics, plus Shannon minky and faux fur in solid colors and designs that in a variety of colors, styles and themes.

You may be wondering what cuddle cloth or minky fabric actually is, and if there is a difference between the two since both terms are often used together. Cuddle cloth fabric is the Shannon Fabrics signature brand of high-quality minky fabrics, while the term minky fabric refers to a variety of plush microfiber fabrics from various manufacturers, including Shannon Cuddle fabric.

The differences are very slight, as Shannon Fabrics Cuddle cloth is essentially a brand of minky fabric. Shannon minky fabric is a typically one-sided plush fabric with 100% polyester fibers, not to be confused with fleece fabric, which is a two-sided, 100% polyester fiber fabric with a slightly less fuzzy texture. The soft cuddle minky surface is generally on the top side of the cuddle fabric.

The Shannon Fabrics quilting brand offers more than just plush fabrics and warm feelings, though. Shannon Cuddle fabrics are available in a variety of solids, sparkles and prints - choose from yard cuts or shop Shannon cuddle fabric by the yard right here in our online store! For an added dash of ultra-soft luxury, take a look at our growing collection of Shannon Fabrics Luxe Cuddle fabrics.

If you are looking for beginner-friendly projects with easy instructions for sewing with Cuddle fabric, check out our selection of Shannon quilt kits! These Shannon minky cuddle kits are perfect for making baby blankets, quilts for kids, and even snuggly throws. Most of the Cuddle fabric kits available include precut minky cuddle fabric, a booklet with project ideas and guidelines, and essential notions.

Shannon fabrics free patterns are also available at shannonfabrics.com and pair perfectly with our selection of minky fabrics & cuddle kits. Watch the video below or click here to view one of our many other Shannon Fabrics tutorials online, and create something stunningly cozy!