fabric guide
Ordering Fabrics
Marimekko's fabric collection includes various classic and seasonal prints. Cotton, linen, sateen, and acrylic-coated fabrics are available. Fabric can be ordered from our online store just like any other products.
Choose the fabric you like and its length and add it to your shopping cart. Fabrics are sold by 25 cm portions — select a quantity of 4 if you would like 1 full meter. Your cart will show you the final price and quantity of the fabric.
The amount of fabric you order will arrive in one continuous length. Please note that the maximum continuous length you can order is 15 meters.
Please note that fabrics are cut-to-order products, which makes them non-returnable.
About our fabrics
Our fabrics are 145 to 150 cm wide. The length of pattern repeat is mentioned in the product details of the fabric. Repeats are within +/– 3% of what is specified.
The tone of our fabrics may vary between different printing batches. There may be slight differences in the colour tone of the picture on the product page and the actual fabric.
Marimekko fabrics are printed using either a flatbed or rotary printing method. Printing large-print fabrics using the flatbed method leaves a repeat line at the edge of the pattern, and the prominence of this line depends on the fabric’s color and pattern. The repeat line is not a flaw but a feature of the printing technique that can also be used as an effect.
The majority of fabrics printed at the Marimekko printing facility in Herttoniemi are certified according to the STANDARD 100 by OEKOTEX®. The certificate guarantees that the fabrics are free of harmful chemicals.
HOW MUCH FABRIC DO YOU NEED?
When calculating the amount of fabric needed, be sure to take into account the additional meters required for hems and aligning the print.
For aligning the pattern, use the repeat measurement (listed on the product page for each fabric) as a guide. Please also take potential shrinking into account when planning your sewing (cotton, sateen, and batiste: 4%; linen: 6%).
BUYING FABRIC FOR A CUSHION COVER
1. Decide the size of the cushion you want to have.
Examples of common sizes are 40 x 40 cm and 50 x 50 cm.
If you are making a new cover for an old cushion, measure your cushion.
2. How much fabric do I need?
A - If the cushion width is 50 cm or less: height + 10 cm for seam allowance = what you should order.
For example: 40 x 40 cm cushion – buy no less than 0.5 m of fabric (40 cm + 10 cm).
B - If the cushion is wider than 50 cm:width + height + 10 cm for seam allowance = what you should order.
For example: 70 x 70 cm cushion – buy no less than 1.5 m of fabric (70 cm + 70 cm + 10 cm).
Please note that the width of our fabrics is 145-150 cm and the maximum continuous length is 15 m.
BUYING FABRIC FOR A TABLECLOTH
1. Measure your table.
Measure the table and decide how much you want the fabric to hang over the edge of the table (a drop length of approximately 25 cm per side is normally recommended).
2. How much fabric do I need?
Table length + drop length (total) + 15 cm for hemming = what you should order.
For example: 3 m long table - buy no less than 3.65 m of fabric (3 m + 25 cm + 25 cm + 15 cm).
Please note that the width of our fabrics is 145–150 cm and the maximum continuous length is 15 m.
BUYING FABRIC FOR A CURTAIN
1. Select type of curtain and measure.
A - Pelmet
B - Window sill -length curtain
C - Floor-length curtain
2. Decide how you want to hang your curtain.
Clips or hooks: Amount of extra fabric needed for hemming: 25 cm.
Rod pocket: Amount of extra fabric needed for hemming: 30 cm.
3. How much fabric do you need per curtain?
Curtain length measured from the top of the curtain rod to the bottom of the curtain + 25/30 cm for hemming = what you should order.
For example: 250 cm long rod-pocket curtain - buy no less than 2.8 m of fabric (250 cm + 30 cm).
Please note the the width of our fabrics is 145-150 cm and the maximum continuous length is 15 m.