Metallic Shimmer Textured Knit Fabric 418 Black and Silver
Specifications
- Width: 64"
- Fiber Content: Polyester / Spandex
- Fabric Weight: Light Weight
- Fabric Care: Machine Wash with like colors - tumble dry low - use cool iron
- Application: Apparel, Costume/Cosplay, Dancewear, Dresses, and Evening Wear
- Characteristics: Metallic and Stretch
Black and Silver Metallic Shimmer Textured Knit Fabric, Sold by the Yard
Elevate your next collection with our premium black and silver metallic textured knit, a high-impact textile specifically engineered for show-stopping eveningwear, high-energy dance routines, and commanding stage performances.
Independent designers and custom apparel houses trust this statement fabric from crisscrossfabrics.com because it delivers the ultimate fusion of a reflective, high-glitz aesthetic and uncompromised, professional-grade athletic mobility.
Visual and Tactile Character
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Color Palette: A deep, dramatic black base intertwined with brilliant silver Lurex metallic threads. The contrast creates a liquid-silver flash that responds spectacularly under event lighting and stage spotlights.
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Texture: A rich, unique textured knit face where the silver Lurex is knitted directly into the fabric, creating parallel shimmer lines running horizontally along the selvage.
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Handfeel: Features a wonderfully smooth back designed for exceptional next-to-skin comfort, effortlessly balancing the highly raised, glittering texture of the face fabric.
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Visual Effect: Designed to capture dynamic motion, the alternating black dimension and reflective silver Lurex line pattern catches light from every angle, producing a hypnotic, fluid-shimmer effect with every movement.
Premium Technical Attributes
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High-Performance 4-Way Stretch: Purposefully knit with a generous, highly responsive elastic memory to map perfectly to the body during intense choreography:
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Horizontal Elasticity: Delivers a stable 50% horizontal stretch along the selvage, running parallel to the metallic shimmer lines.
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Vertical Elasticity: Offers an expansive 65% vertical stretch across the width, providing critical flexibility for high-extension leg movements and deep bending.
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Premium Composition: Meticulously engineered from a durable, high-recovery blend of polyester and spandex that snaps back to its original shape instantly without bagging or warping.
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Expansive Cut: Measures a generous 64" inches wide, maximizing your pattern yield and allowing for low-waste cutting on seamless bodycon dresses, unitards, or wide-legged trousers.
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Fray-Resistant Structure: The compact, premium construction resists running and fraying, ensuring clean hems and secure seams that hold up under extreme physical tension.
High-End Party, Eveningwear & Performance Applications
This ultra-flexible, high-glamour knit is a designer favorite for crafting unforgettable silhouettes that demand attention:
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Elite Dance & Performance Wear: Perfect for constructing custom rhythmic gymnastics leotards, figure skating dresses, synchronized group dance uniforms, and theatrical stage costuming.
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Glamorous Evening & Party Wear: Ideal for body-contouring maxi dresses, dramatic high-slit gowns, asymmetric clubwear sets, and shimmering cocktail apparel.
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Trendsetting Athleisure & Separates: Transforms basic coordinates into high-fashion statements, from metallic crop tops and fitted bodysuits to statement bell-bottoms and matching festival wear sets.
Does the silver Lurex metallic thread make this textured knit fabric itchy?
No. This premium fabric features a wonderfully smooth back that provides great comfort against bare skin. It completely minimizes the abrasive friction typically associated with lesser-quality metallic apparel textiles.
Is this black and silver metallic fabric suitable for active dance routines?
Absolutely. With a true 4-way stretch offering 50% horizontal and 65% vertical flexibility, this poly-spandex blend is built exactly for high-extension performance, aerial movements, and rigorous dance choreography without restricting motion.
Which direction do the silver shimmer lines run on this 64" wide fabric?
The silver Lurex threads form crisp shimmer lines that run horizontally along the length of the fabric, parallel to the selvage edge.
Can I wash this poly-spandex metallic textured fabric without losing the shimmer?
Yes, but special care is required. To protect the delicate Lurex threads and the elasticity of the spandex, we highly recommend hand washing in cold water with mild detergent or machine washing on a cold, delicate cycle in a mesh garment bag, then line drying. Avoid heat and ironing.
Is this fabric completely opaque or does it require a lining?
This fabric has a dense knit structure that offers excellent coverage. When relaxed, it is opaque; however, when stretched to its maximum capacity, a lining or matching undergarment may be preferred depending on the tightness of your garment design."
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Black and Silver Metallic Shimmer Textured Knit Fabric, Sold by the Yard
Elevate your next collection with our premium black and silver metallic textured knit, a high-impact textile specifically engineered for show-stopping eveningwear, high-energy dance routines, and commanding stage performances.
Independent designers and custom apparel houses trust this statement fabric from crisscrossfabrics.com because it delivers the ultimate fusion of a reflective, high-glitz aesthetic and uncompromised, professional-grade athletic mobility.
Visual and Tactile Character
-
Color Palette: A deep, dramatic black base intertwined with brilliant silver Lurex metallic threads. The contrast creates a liquid-silver flash that responds spectacularly under event lighting and stage spotlights.
-
Texture: A rich, unique textured knit face where the silver Lurex is knitted directly into the fabric, creating parallel shimmer lines running horizontally along the selvage.
-
Handfeel: Features a wonderfully smooth back designed for exceptional next-to-skin comfort, effortlessly balancing the highly raised, glittering texture of the face fabric.
-
Visual Effect: Designed to capture dynamic motion, the alternating black dimension and reflective silver Lurex line pattern catches light from every angle, producing a hypnotic, fluid-shimmer effect with every movement.
Premium Technical Attributes
-
High-Performance 4-Way Stretch: Purposefully knit with a generous, highly responsive elastic memory to map perfectly to the body during intense choreography:
-
Horizontal Elasticity: Delivers a stable 50% horizontal stretch along the selvage, running parallel to the metallic shimmer lines.
-
Vertical Elasticity: Offers an expansive 65% vertical stretch across the width, providing critical flexibility for high-extension leg movements and deep bending.
-
-
Premium Composition: Meticulously engineered from a durable, high-recovery blend of polyester and spandex that snaps back to its original shape instantly without bagging or warping.
-
Expansive Cut: Measures a generous 64" inches wide, maximizing your pattern yield and allowing for low-waste cutting on seamless bodycon dresses, unitards, or wide-legged trousers.
-
Fray-Resistant Structure: The compact, premium construction resists running and fraying, ensuring clean hems and secure seams that hold up under extreme physical tension.
High-End Party, Eveningwear & Performance Applications
This ultra-flexible, high-glamour knit is a designer favorite for crafting unforgettable silhouettes that demand attention:
-
Elite Dance & Performance Wear: Perfect for constructing custom rhythmic gymnastics leotards, figure skating dresses, synchronized group dance uniforms, and theatrical stage costuming.
-
Glamorous Evening & Party Wear: Ideal for body-contouring maxi dresses, dramatic high-slit gowns, asymmetric clubwear sets, and shimmering cocktail apparel.
-
Trendsetting Athleisure & Separates: Transforms basic coordinates into high-fashion statements, from metallic crop tops and fitted bodysuits to statement bell-bottoms and matching festival wear sets.
Does the silver Lurex metallic thread make this textured knit fabric itchy?
No. This premium fabric features a wonderfully smooth back that provides great comfort against bare skin. It completely minimizes the abrasive friction typically associated with lesser-quality metallic apparel textiles.
Is this black and silver metallic fabric suitable for active dance routines?
Absolutely. With a true 4-way stretch offering 50% horizontal and 65% vertical flexibility, this poly-spandex blend is built exactly for high-extension performance, aerial movements, and rigorous dance choreography without restricting motion.
Which direction do the silver shimmer lines run on this 64" wide fabric?
The silver Lurex threads form crisp shimmer lines that run horizontally along the length of the fabric, parallel to the selvage edge.
Can I wash this poly-spandex metallic textured fabric without losing the shimmer?
Yes, but special care is required. To protect the delicate Lurex threads and the elasticity of the spandex, we highly recommend hand washing in cold water with mild detergent or machine washing on a cold, delicate cycle in a mesh garment bag, then line drying. Avoid heat and ironing.
Is this fabric completely opaque or does it require a lining?
This fabric has a dense knit structure that offers excellent coverage. When relaxed, it is opaque; however, when stretched to its maximum capacity, a lining or matching undergarment may be preferred depending on the tightness of your garment design."