Sewers on PatternReview.com noted that while the price is attractive, the fabric's thinness and synthetic feel make it a polarizing choice.
: While sold as apparel knit, it has a synthetic, silky feel rather than a typical cotton t-shirt texture. Stretch : 200 gram weight : Offers 2-way stretch. 250 gram weight : Offers 4-way stretch. Pros and Cons Very affordable price point Samples provided are very small ( Nice silky hand-feel Not a "standard" cotton feel; potentially too thin for some Good for specific drapey garments May not be suitable for a general fabric "stash" Community Perspective 125669
“These do not feel like a typical cotton t-shirt blend fabric and are more synthetic feeling. I think they would be fine for a t-shirt, but I already have shirts made from similar material and they are not my preferred tops.” sewing.patternreview.com · 2 years ago If you'd like, I can help you find: for J. Crew-style fabrics. Specific patterns that work well with thin, drapey knits. Current pricing for these fabrics at Nick of Time. Sewers on PatternReview
: The fabric is described as very thin and "drapey". 250 gram weight : Offers 4-way stretch
This review covers the "J. Crew" knit fabric samples, which are often sold at a low price point but may not meet the expectations of sewers used to traditional cotton blends. Key Fabric Characteristics