This year, fabric is all about feeling. At The Fabric Hoarder, we’ve been out finding (and yes, hoarding) the textiles that stop us in our tracks. The ones that beg to be touched and spark a little thrill the moment you imagine them as curtains, cushions, or the perfect dress.
In 2025, designers are reaching for materials that are warm, natural, and deeply tactile. It’s not just about color though there are some gorgeous shades we’ll get to in a moment. It’s about texture, comfort, and fabrics that make everyday living feel just a little more extraordinary.
The Return of Linen Love
There’s something timeless about linen fabric; it breathes, it drapes, and it softens with every wash. This year, dressmaking linen is stealing the spotlight in both fashion and home projects. We’ve been layering stonewashed linen fabric by the yard into flowing curtains and pairing it with crisp cotton fabric runners for dining spaces. The result feels effortless, elegant, and endlessly versatile.
Corduroy Is Chic Again
Yes, really. Corduroy—once reserved for school blazers and vintage jackets—is having a full-fledged revival in upholstery. Wide-wale corduroy fabric in warm mocha tones (Pantone calls it Mocha Mousse) feels plush and nostalgic, yet incredibly fresh on a sofa or armchair. Think cozy reading nooks, but elevated.
Texture That Talks Back
Touch is the story of 2025. Chunky bouclé, basket weaves, and velvety piles are everywhere. Upholster a bench in ribbed velvet fabric, toss in a wool fabric throw, or line a headboard in flannel fabric. Mixing textures is no longer daring, it’s expected, and it instantly makes a room feel layered and lived-in.
Faux Fur, Real Impact
We’ll always love a little drama, and this year that comes in the form of faux fur. Whether it’s a full faux fur fabric throw draped over a linen sofa or just a trim along a cushion, the effect is instant glamour without the guilt. For a playful twist, try mixing in faux leather material or even nylon cloth for that utility-meets-luxury vibe.
Shine Meets Matte
The romance of 2025 lies in contrasts. Imagine rustic canvas fabric cloth topped with a band of shimmering taffeta. Or a raw-edge linen runner finished with satin fabric ribbon. Even delicate chiffon fabric layered with a hint of lace fabric trim feels like couture at home. It’s these unexpected pairings that make a room sing.
2025 is a year to fall in love with fabric again, not just for how it looks, but for how it feels. The textiles we’re collecting aren’t just materials. They’re experiences, memories in the making, and little luxuries you’ll live with every single day.
