50 Materials to weave with for your textile art.

This list is by no means exhaustive, as new and unusual materials are being woven with all the time. Weaving is a versatile art form that allows for endless experimentation with different fibres, textures, and colours. If you have any to add then please leave a comment on our insta!

  1. Cotton
  2. Wool
  3. Silk
  4. Linen
  5. Hemp
  6. Jute
  7. Bamboo
  8. Ramie
  9. Rayon
  10. Polyester
  11. Nylon
  12. Acrylic
  13. Metallic fibers, such as gold or silver thread
  14. Sequins or other decorative beads
  15. Embroidery floss or thread
  16. Chenille yarn
  17. Angora yarn
  18. Alpaca yarn
  19. Cashmere yarn
  20. Mohair yarn
  21. Yak hair yarn
  22. Camel hair yarn
  23. Llama hair yarn
  24. Soy silk yarn
  25. Banana fiber yarn
  26. Coconut fiber yarn
  27. Flax fiber yarn
  28. Nettle fiber yarn
  29. Ramie fiber yarn
  30. Sisal fiber yarn
  31. Tencel yarn
  32. Paper yarn
  33. Raffia
  34. Straw
  35. Leather strips or cords
  36. Ribbon
  37. Metallic ribbon or cord
  38. Chain
  39. Wire
  40. Plastic bags
  41. Recycled fabric strips
  42. Bias tape
  43. Elastic
  44. Velcro strips
  45. Twisted cord or rope
  46. Fleece
  47. Felt
  48. Burlap
  49. Muslin
  50. Canvas