Horsehair Fabric by the Yard

Our collection includes a variety of horsehair fabrics by the yard, ideal for structural underlayers, millinery, and historical reproduction garments. Crafted using real horsehair fiber or synthetics engineered to mimic its properties, these fabrics offer reliable performance and exceptional craftsmanship. For those in search of fabric made from horsehair with a luxury finish and professional-grade results, Mood Fabrics is your trusted source.

What is Horsehair Fabric?

Horsehair fabric, also known as horsehair cloth, is a stiff woven textile traditionally made from a blend of real horse tail hairs and a base of cotton or polyester. These horse hairs are collected without harm to the animal and woven into fabric to create a material with unparalleled shape retention and tension.

Historically, horsehair textiles were used in upholstery, tailoring, and millinery for their rigidity and longevity. Today, this fabric is prized for its structural utility in bridalwear, fashion design, and theater costumes. While many fabrics aim to drape, horsehair is engineered to hold shape, making it indispensable for adding definition to ruffles, hems, collars, and corsetry.

Uses for Horsehair Fabric

Horsehair material has a wide range of applications, primarily as a support or interlining layer in garment construction. Bridal designers often rely on it to maintain the shape of voluminous skirts and gowns, especially when creating ballgown silhouettes or cascading ruffles. It's also commonly stitched into hems to give them structure, flare, or "bounce” during movement—ideal for runway-ready drama or stage performance visibility.

In the world of historical costuming, horsehair cloth is essential for recreating period garments with authenticity. Its role in creating hoop skirts, bustles, and corset panels is unmatched. For milliners, it provides the perfect foundation for hat brims and crowns, allowing them to maintain sharp lines and architectural forms.

Mood Fabrics also serves professional costume shops and production houses that demand horsehair fabric by the yard for repeated use and durability. Our textiles offer both natural and synthetic versions depending on your project's ethical and structural needs.

Sewing with Horse Hair Fabric

Working with horsehair fiber requires a few considerations due to its rigidity. When stitching into hems or bodices, it's often best to encase the horsehair in fabric to prevent rough edges and ensure comfort against the skin. Since horsehair is thicker than most traditional fabrics, using a heavier-duty needle and polyester thread can prevent skipped stitches or machine stress.

When cutting, sharp fabric scissors or rotary cutters are a must to achieve clean lines. The fabric tends not to fray easily, but it's wise to test your construction technique before final assembly. Whether used inside the garment or as a visible design element, horsehair fabric rewards patience with professional-grade results.

Why Buy Horsehair Fabric from Mood Fabrics

Mood Fabrics offers an extensive selection of horse hair material that includes traditional woven horsehair cloth and modern synthetic alternatives. Our fabrics are tested by in-house experts for stiffness, recovery, and flexibility to ensure they stand up to the demands of tailoring, stage use, or bridal construction. We offer horsehair fabric by the yard, making it easy for designers and crafters to purchase exactly the amount they need without waste. 

Each product listing includes detailed specifications, care instructions, and usage suggestions to help you find the perfect match for your project. Our fabric buyers work with mills around the world to source the best horsehair textiles available. We're proud to provide a fabric that continues to play a critical role in both modern fashion and the preservation of historical dressmaking traditions.

Order Horsehair Textiles Online from Mood

When you shop with Mood Fabrics, you're not just buying horsehair cloth—you're investing in a textile that adds precision, integrity, and historical depth to your design. Our online store is fully equipped for fast, reliable shipping and offers the expert guidance of our staff if you need help selecting the right material for your needs.

Whether you're building a wedding gown, crafting an opera costume, or reinforcing a tailored hemline, our horse hair fabric delivers performance and durability. Purchase by the yard and feel confident knowing you're getting a premium material backed by one of the most trusted names in fashion fabric retail.

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