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Lame Fabric

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Shop lamé fabric from $9.99/yard — metallic shine, 54–60″ wide, for costumes, evening wear & event décor.

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Lamé is a metallic fabric — metal-wrapped or metallized yarns woven or knit in give it the reflective surface. That makes it different from foil prints, where the metallic layer sits on top of the fabric. Our lamé collection includes tissue lamé (lightweight and fluid), foil lamé on knit grounds, and stretch lamé with spandex for fitted garments. Typical uses are dancewear and stage costumes, evening wear, prom dresses, and event decor where reflectivity matters. Most lamés are polyester with metallic fiber content, 54 to 60 inches wide. Metallic yarns are delicate: lamé is usually hand-washed or dry-cleaned, and the surface can crease permanently if crushed in storage. Stretch lamé with spandex suits fitted dancewear; non-stretch tissue lamé drapes better for overlays and decor. Because metallic fibers conduct heat, press lamé only with a cool iron and press cloth, if at all. Lamé fabrics are priced from $3.99 per yard, with full bolts at wholesale pricing for dancewear makers, costume shops, and event planners.

Fabric specs

  • Width: 54–60 inches
  • Fiber: Polyester + metallic fiber
  • Weight: Light-medium
  • Care: Hand wash or dry clean
  • Price: From $3.99 / yard
  • Bulk: Full bolts, wholesale pricing

Further Reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between lamé and foil print fabric?
In lamé the metallic yarns are woven into the fabric. In foil prints the metallic layer is printed on top and can crack or peel with wear and heat exposure.
How do you care for lamé fabric?
Hand wash cold or dry clean. Machine agitation and heat damage the metallic yarns.
Does lamé crease permanently?
It can — sharp folds may leave permanent lines in the metallic surface. Store rolled, not folded.
Is lamé comfortable to wear?
Tissue lamé is soft; stiffer foil lamés are usually lined in garments so the metallic side never touches skin.
Do you sell lamé fabric wholesale?
Yes — Lame is offered in full bolts at wholesale pricing for dancewear makers and costume shops, with free US shipping on orders over $50. **New FAQs (5) — proposed:**
Will my lamé snag on jewelry or rough seams?
Yes — the metallic yarns woven into lamé catch on rings, bracelets, and rough seam edges, and a pulled metallic thread shows. Wear smooth jewelry with lamé garments and finish your interior seams so nothing scratchy touches the fabric. It's the price of the shine: lamé demands gentler handling than a plain polyester.
Can I sew lamé on a regular home machine?
Yes — use a sharp microtex needle, a short stitch length, and never backstitch on lamé, because every needle hole in the metallic surface is permanent. Sew with tissue paper on top and bottom to keep the fabric from sticking or shifting under the foot. Go slowly through seams; lamé doesn't forgive rushed stitching the way plain cotton does.
Why does my lamé look duller after washing it?
Machine agitation abrades the metallic yarns woven into lamé, which is why the care instructions say hand wash cold or dry clean. Once the metallic surface is scuffed, the dullness doesn't come back. We've seen one machine wash take the gleam off a lamé that looked spectacular out of the package — hand washing really is non-negotiable here.
Is lamé see-through — do I need to line it?
Tissue lamé can be sheer, so hold it up to the light before you cut — if you can see your hand clearly, plan on a lining for bodices and skirts. Heavier foil lamés are usually opaque enough to skip lining. The honest tradeoff: lining adds cost and work, but an unlined sheer lamé bodice surprises people in flash photography.
Can I heat-press vinyl designs onto lamé?
Don't — the heat press temperatures that set vinyl will melt or dull the metallic yarns in lamé. If you need a design on lamé, sew on appliqué or embroidered patches instead. We know heat press is faster, but it's the one shortcut that permanently ruins this fabric. ---

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