I want to make trousers from this - is the material at all see-through?

Not really heavy enough for trousers. More blouse weight. And your knickers would probably show 🤭

Would this be suitable for neck gaitors/snoods?

Basically No..... This is cotton fabric as used for bed sheets Ideal for face masks; fitted or pleated, but for snoods etc you would need a jersey type fabric that stretches .

Would this fabric be ok for curtains making?

It is not the thickest of fabric so unless you are going to line the curtains they would be very light and not really black out the light.

Would this be suitable to do dressmaking?

Yes, it’s very suitable in my opinion, for dressmaking. Hot wash fabric before cutting; it does shrink a bit; & colour bleeds a little. I made a blouse with gathered shoulder peplum sleeves, black calico fabric, better quality than I expected, gathers beautifully. Didn’t have the strange weave patterns that some plain calico has - it’s smooth & flat . Does fade a little, but excellent value for money. I wouldn’t mix it with a light coloured fabric within the same garment, because of dye seepage.

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50m Plain Black Calico Fabric – Black Dyed 100% Cotton Material – 225GSM 60" Inch 150cm Wide – Great for Sewing, Curtain Linings, Quilting & Totes – Discount Fabrics Limited

50m Plain Black Calico Fabric – Black Dyed 100% Cotton Material – 225GSM 60" Inch 150cm Wide – Great for Sewing, Curtain Linings, Quilting & Totes – Discount Fabrics Limited

Product ID: 227962868

Details

Brand
Discount LTD
Colour
Black
Fabric Type
Cotton
Item form
Cut By The
Material
Cotton

📏60 inch (150 cm) wide roll

🧵225 GSM durable weight

♻️OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified

R10792

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Description

🖤 Elevate your craft with the black calico that means business.

ECO FRIENDLY SAFE - OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, guaranteeing toxin-free, hypoallergenic fabric for mindful makers.
DURABLE YET BREATHABLE - 225 GSM pure cotton fabric that balances strength with natural breathability for lasting quality.
GENEROUS WIDTH LENGTH - A full 60 inches wide and 50 meters long, ensuring uninterrupted projects and big ideas come to life.
EFFORTLESS CARE PRECISION - Non-stretch, machine washable at 30°C, and tumble dry low—designed for flawless sewing and easy maintenance.
VERSATILE CANVAS FOR CREATIVITY - Perfect for sewing, quilting, screen printing, and embroidery backing—your all-in-one fabric solution.

This 100% cotton black calico fabric from Discount Fabrics LTD offers a premium 225 GSM weight and a wide 60-inch (150 cm) width, ideal for professional sewing, quilting, and crafting projects. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified for safety and sustainability, it delivers durable, breathable, and non-stretch performance compatible with all sewing machines. Available in a continuous 50-meter roll, it’s the go-to fabric for designers, hobbyists, and makers seeking quality and versatility in one sleek black canvas.

Specifications

ASIN	B08BZY9WYV
Best Sellers Rank	27,087 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 104 in Fabric
Brand	Discount Fabrics LTD
Brand Name	Discount Fabrics LTD
Colour	Black
Country Of Origin	India
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 1,216 Reviews
Fabric Type	Cotton
Item Dimensions L x W	152.4L x 152.4W centimetres
Item Form	Cut By The Yard
Item Length	50 Metres
Item Weight	145 Grams
Item form	Cut By The Yard
Manufacturer	Discount Fabrics LTD
Manufacturer Part Number	CLCO_60_B
Material	Cotton
Material Type	Cotton
Pattern	Totes
Product Care Instructions	Cool Wash
Special Features	Lightweight
Weave Type	Plain

Reviews

C**N

Good quality, good price.

Great price, good quality fabric used for Abstract Embroidery hoops.

6.05.2026

T**Y

Terry

Great product used to cover wood wall ready for home made acoustic panelling

16.04.2026

M**S

Quality

The material could be thicker but good quality

6.07.2026

K**H

Good value

Light weight fabric that suits my purposes well, good value for money and delivered quickly. Does need shrinking if used as a backing fabric

6.07.2026

S**Y

Value for money

Good quality fabric. Value for money.

29.03.2026

C**R

GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

Very thin fabric. Bought for music studio sound panel backing material. Cheaper options availbe such as ground cover fabric from Toostation would be better.

6.06.2026

H**K

Fantastic quality calico 100% cotton

Fabulous quality .very pleased have purchased more and will many more fabrics from this seller .very happy customer .thank you .

14.03.2026

P**I

Good

Just exactly what I want. Very good

30.05.2026

L**I

4 einzelne Stoffstücke erhalten

Bestellt wurden 4 Meter. In der Beschreibung wurde darauf hingewiesen, dass bei einer höheren Bestellmenge der Stoff durchgängig geliefert wird. Nun habe ich 4x 1meter Stoffstücke erhalten. So ein Mist die großen Zuschnitte haben nun eine Naht, die nicht hätte sein müssen.

10.07.2023

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