What Does Fabric.com Closing Mean for Me?  - Spoonflower Blog (2024)

Fabric.com, a subsidiary of Amazon and a major player in the fabric by-the-yard space, is shutting down this year (2022) according to recent reports from the company. Amazon acquired the company in 2008 with the goal of expanding its craft and hobby material segment. 

In a note published on its website, Fabric.com indicated that it would no longer sell products on its platform as of October 20, 2022. After more than 30 years of selling by-the-yard fabrics, its operations and service to consumers has officially ended.  Without a doubt, the Fabric.com closing will be a huge ripple in the fabric market.

The closure news involving one of the industry’s most prominent retailers has sent a ripple effect of concern around the web, as fabric designers, makers and vendors who relied on Fabric.com are asking questions about next steps.

Despite the unfortunate nature of this announcement, we are here to help!

Spoonflower is a global print-on-demand fabric, wallpaper, and home decor marketplace with over 1 million designs by Spoonflower Independent Artists from around the world. Spoonflower connects surface pattern design artists makers, DIY (Do It Yourself) hobbyists and enthusiasts, small business owners and interior designers in one marketplace, creating a one-of-a-kind community. 

Spoonflower’s commitment to its values, which includes creativity, self-expression, quality, transparency, and authenticity is what makes it more than a brand: Spoonflower is a community that is constantly growing, and always welcoming new people. In addition to being a preeminent design Marketplace printed on-demand on fabric, wallpaper and home decor products, Spoonflower is an invaluable resource for all of you who want to transform your spaces through the power of personal self-expression and offers support in every phase of your creative journey.

Spoonflower offers an incredible selection of fabric substrates, and you have the option to upload your own design which enables you to create anything you can imagine.

Our design Marketplace interface allows everyone from first-time explorers to DIY hobbyists to small business owners to choose from a variety of Spoonflower Independent Artists’ designs.

For those who choose to upload their own designs and launch their own shops on the platform, Spoonflower’s support team and its Artist community can also provide valuable feedback to inform and inspire creativity.

Since its inception in 2008, Spoonflower has always advocated for the development of its Artist community’s small business growth. As a Spoonflower seller, you will earn up to 15% royalty on the full retail price of the fabric, wallpaper or home decor product sold every time a customer purchases one of your designs. Additionally, you earn the full amount of the royalty during promotional sales. 

For more information on our commission structure, check out our help center. Visit us help center for more information on our royalty structure.

Spoonflower operates an on-demand printing model, reducing the need for massive warehouses or unnecessary shipping. We are also consistently targeting the shortest possible order fulfillment turnaround times.  

You can choose from three shipping options during the checkout phase; standard delivery, rush service or guaranteed delivery.

Spoonflower has stringent quality control programs that ensure you receive the exact design on the products who will go beyond to make sure you are delighted with every order you receive and every experience you have with Spoonflower.

For the best result, we recommend that you order a test swatch of your wallpaper and fabric design choices prior to making a large purchase. 

Sustainability is a core value at the heart of our manufacturing. Our on-demand printing process is designed to minimize ink and fabric wastage. By not maintaining unnecessary warehouses or shipping lines, we additionally reduce our environmental impact. 

Spoonflower also uses planet-friendly packaging specially designed by Spoonflower Independent Artists through our Design Challenges. Becoming part of the Spoonflower community means you too are supporting our efforts to protect the environment.

The news about the Fabric.com closing will lead to changes within the industry. However, Spoonflower is honored to provide a convenient alternative to vendors and customers. By joining our vibrant community of creatives, you have a reliable platform to expand your own design horizons, introduce someone new to the community or fuel your small business.

Please reach out with any questions. We are happy to start a conversation about how we can help.