RACING RED – RED & WHITE CHECKERBOARD POLYCOTTON FABRIC – 150cm WIDE

A bold red and white checkerboard polycotton with a wonderfully striking, graphic look.

Featuring alternating red and white squares across the full width of the fabric, this classic checkerboard design has a fun retro feel with plenty of impact. The crisp contrast makes it particularly eye-catching while the regular repeating pattern keeps the design clean and versatile.

At approximately 210gsm, this is a substantial mediumweight polycotton with more body than a lightweight shirting fabric while still retaining enough movement for a wide variety of sewing and craft projects.

Fabric Details

Construction: Printed Polycotton Fabric

Width: approx. 150cm / 59 inches

Handle: Smooth with a substantial feel

Drape: Moderate drape with good body

Stretch: None

Composition: Polycotton

Colourways:

• Racing Red – Red & White Checkerboard

Estimated GSM: approx. 210gsm – MEDIUMWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range have a useful balance of body, durability and flexibility, making them suitable for projects where a little more substance is wanted without moving into a heavy fabric.

The mediumweight construction makes this particularly versatile for clothing, accessories, crafts and decorative projects.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

If more than one piece is ordered, fabric will be supplied as a continuous length wherever possible.

See It In Motion

We've added photos and video clips from our live sale so you can see the bold red and white colour contrast, checkerboard scale and fabric movement in real lighting.

Suggested Uses

• Skirts

• Dresses

• Pinafores

• Overshirts

• Children's clothing

• Costumes

• Fancy dress

• Aprons

• Bags

• Tote bags

• Cushion covers

• Bunting

• Table décor

• Event decorations

• Craft projects

• Retro-inspired projects

• Racing-themed projects

The bold checkerboard design is particularly effective for projects where you want the fabric itself to make an immediate visual impact.

Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing

• Machine wash at 30°C

• Cool to medium iron

• Universal sewing needle recommended

• Suitable for beginners

• Finish raw edges where required

• Allow additional fabric if matching checks across seams

• Test washing and pressing on a small piece first

New To Polycotton?

Polycotton combines cotton with polyester to create a practical and versatile fabric.

It typically combines some of the softness and breathability associated with cotton with the durability and easy-care qualities of polyester.

Polycotton fabrics are widely used for clothing, accessories, crafts and home sewing projects and are generally straightforward to cut and sew, making them a useful choice for beginners as well as experienced sewists.

Have a look at our Fabrics Explained page where we break down fabric types and weights in plain English.