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Fabrics - Nets & Tulles

A wide variety of first-quality Nets and Tulles, in a rainbow of colors, available by the yard and by the bolt.

The selection includes Standard Netting (crinoline, "Balanchine Net"), Horsehair Net, Metallic Net, imported Italian Net, Domestic (USA) Tulle, Glimmer Tulle, Sparkle Tulle, Enhanced Sparkle Tulle, Metallic Tulle, Illusion, imported Italian Tulle, Polyester Net, and imported Micro-fibre Net.

Fabric Sample Cards are listed on the Main Fabrics page.

Net & Tulle Color Chart
Imported Italian 'Esplosione' Tulle Color Chart
The charts are very rough and somewhat incomplete, and are meant to be used as very general guides only.



A few words (and caveats) about Net and Tulle standards:
We purchase Net and Tulle from several different manufacturers and mills. Each manufacturer and mill has their own color chart and naming convention. Even within one mill, dye lots of the same color may vary from shipment to shipment. We have also found the stiffness and widths of the nets may vary from shipment to shipment, from mill to mill, and even from color to color. We have no control over these factors - the mills are not always consistent in their widths or dye lots or color availability.

Classical Tutu Makers, to make a Classical Tutu 'stand-out flat':
The stiffer the net, the less of it you need to use - the softer the net, the more of it you need to use. Stiffness is generally indicated by the denier (or tex) - higher usually means stiffer. Tulle is softer than Tutu Net, and Horsehair Net is stiffer than Tutu Net.



Please be sure of the amount and color you need when you order.
Once cut, it's yours, and cannot be returned.


Standard Tutu Net - 54-inch width  -  Color Chart
Diamond hole, nylon, 40-denier, 54-inch width (selected colors are 60-inch, as marked).
Also called Crinoline and "Balanchine Net".
This is the net most commonly used for Classical ('pancake') Tutus.
Note: this is NOT 'Craft Net' - this is true Tutu Net!
54-inch colors per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $1.25
54-inch colors per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($1.00 per yard) $50.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
American Beauty, Black, Butter, Cotillion Blue, Dusty Rose, Emerald, Hunter Green, Ivory, Lavender, Lemon, Maize, Paris Pink, Peach, Purple, Red, Rosette, Royal Blue, Teal, White, Wine

Standard Tutu Net - 60-inch width  -  Color Chart
Diamond hole, nylon, 40-denier, 60-inch width, same quality as our 54-inch Tutu Net.
The 60-inch net is available in colors we can't get in the 54-inch (but note the price difference).
Also called Crinoline and "Balanchine Net".
This is the net most commonly used for Classical ('pancake') Tutus.
Note: this is NOT 'Craft Net' - this is true Tutu Net!
60-inch colors per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $2.70
60-inch colors per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($2.12 per yard) $106.00
60-inch colors per 150-yard Bolt, one color ($1.76 per yard)
by special-order only - allow an additional 10 to 15 days for delivery
$264.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
Champagne, Copen, Jade, Kelly Green, Orchid, Periwinkle, Pistachio, Raspberry, Turquoise, Bright Yellow

Standard Tutu Net - 72-inch width  -  Color Chart
Diamond hole, nylon, 40-denier, 72-inch width, same quality as our 54-inch Tutu Net.
The 72-inch net is available in the same colors as our 54-inch net, although we keep only a limited selection in stock.
Also called Crinoline and "Balanchine Net".
This is the net most commonly used for Classical ('pancake') Tutus.
Note: this is NOT 'Craft Net' - this is true Tutu Net!
72-inch colors per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $1.90
72-inch colors per 25-yard Bolt, one color ($1.50 per yard) $37.50
Available in Black, Ivory, White only.

Imported Micro-Fibre Net (Multi-Filament Nylon Net)
50-inch width, nylon, hex-hole (honeycomb).
This is the tutu net everybody's looking for! It is simply the best net available today, about 1/2-again stronger than our 40-denier Standard Tutu Net.
It pleats gorgeously! Use it for the top layer of a Classical Tutu for a truly professional look - you'll need 2-1/2 to 3 yards for a double-hand-pleated top-layer.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard $25.00
Available in Black, White only

Imported Italian Tutu Net
59- to 61-inch width, nylon.
Similar in weight and stiffness to our Standard Tutu Net, but in colors not available from US mills.
Imported from Italy. Beautiful quality.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $3.90
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
Bleu (vibrant royal blue), Castoro (light brown), Marine (navy), Pesco (European pink), Pistachio (mint green), Salvia (medium green), Verde Marcio (olive), Rosso (vibrant red)
Additional Colors we're adding:
Arancio (orange), Bordeaux (wine), Ciclamino (magenta), Lilla (lilac), Marrone (brown), Pavone (bright turquoise), Oro (golden orange), Seta (light cream), Panna (light beige), Sabbia (beige), Azzalea Flo (flourescent pink), Arancio Flo (flourescent orange), Cidro Flo (flourescent yellow), Mela Flo (flourescent green)

Horsehair Net
Diamond-hole, nylon, 44- to 45-inch width, 80-denier.
Very stiff tutu net, the hole size is larger than our Standard Tutu Net.
Use for the under and middle layers of Classical Tutus to make them 'stand-up'.
Can be dyed or painted - call for more info.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $2.40
per 50-yard bolt, one color ($1.90 per yard) $95.00
Available in Black, White only

Metallic Net (Metal Mesh)
Diamond-hole, nylon, 54-inch width.
A stiff net, with much larger diamond-holes than our Standard Tutu Net.
All colors are very vibrant.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $5.00
per 25-yard bolt, one color ($4.00 per yard) $100.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
Blue (Royal), Bronze, Copper, Gold, Green (Emerald), Red, Silver, White (Iridescent)

Metallic Net (Metal Mesh) - Multi-Color
Diamond-hole, nylon, 54-inch width.
A stiff net, with much larger diamond-holes than our Standard Tutu Net.
This is a special 'Multi-Color' metallic-net.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard $11.30
per 25-yard bolt ($9.00 per yard) $225.00

Domestic (USA) Tulle - 54-inch width  -  Color Chart
54-inch width (selected colors are 60-inch, as marked), nylon.
Light-weight netting, very soft. This is the net most commonly used for Romantic (long skirt) Tutus.
54-inch colors per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $1.00
54-inch colors per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($.80 per yard) $40.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
American Beauty, Amethyst, Antique Blue, Antique Gold, Antique Mauve, Aqua, Beige, Black, Brown, Butter, Charcoal, Citrus, Copper, Coral, Cotillion Blue, Deep Purple, Diamond White, Dusty Rose, Eggplant, Emerald, French Blue, Fuschia, Lt Garnet, Grape, Grey, Lt Ivory, Ivory, Jade, Kelly Green, Lavender, Lemon, Lime Green, Maize, Melon, Mint, Navy, Olive, Pansy, Paris Pink, Peach, Periwinkle, Purple, Red, Rosette, Royal Blue, Sage Green, Shrimp, Silk White, Soft Blue, Teal, Turquoise, Vel Gold, White, Williamsburg Blue, Wine, Wisteria
60-inch width: Champagne, Nutmeg

Domestic (USA) Tulle - 60-inch width  -  Color Chart
60-inch width, nylon, same quality as our 54-inch Domestic Tulle.
The 60-inch tulle is available in colors we can't get in the 54-inch (but note the price difference).
Light-weight netting, very soft. This is the net most commonly used for Romantic (long skirt) Tutus.
60-inch colors per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $2.70
60-inch colors per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($2.14 per yard) $107.00
60-inch colors per 250-yard Bolt, one color ($1.78 per yard)
by special-order only - allow an additional 10 to 15 days for delivery
$445.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
Champagne, Nutmeg

Domestic (USA) 'Illusion' (108-inch Width Tulle)  -  Color Chart
Same as our Domestic (USA) Tulle, except in 108-inch width, nylon.
per yard, In-Stock Colors - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $2.00
per 50-yard Bolt, In-Stock Colors - ($1.60 per yard) $80.00
per bolt, non-stocked Colors
minimum order is 1 Bolt (50 yards) any one color
(allow an additional 10 to 15 days for delivery)
$80.00
In-Stock in Rosette, White only.

All other colors listed under Domestic (USA) Tulle are available by special-order.


Glimmer Tulle  -  Color Chart
54-inch width, overall 'glimmery' sheen, nylon.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $1.40
per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($1.10 per yard) $55.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
American Beauty, Amethyst, Antique Blue, Antique Gold, Antique Mauve, Aqua, Black, Butter, Charcoal, Copper, Coral, Cotillion Blue, Deep Purple, Dusty Rose, Eggplant, Emerald, Fuschia, Gold, Hunter Green, Lt Ivory, Ivory, Jade, Lavender, Lemon, Lime Green, Navy, Pansy, Paris Pink, Peach, Periwinkle, Purple, Red, Rosette, Royal Blue, Sage Green, Lt Silver, Silver, Soft Blue, Teal, White, Wine, Wisteria

Multi-Color Sparkle Tulle  -  Color Chart
52- to 54-inch width, nylon.
With very small multi-color dots on the Tulle (a little like the 'AB' effect on rhinestones) .
per yard, In-Stock Colors - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $4.65
per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($3.70 per yard) $185.00
per bolt, non-stocked Colors
minimum order is 1 Bolt (50 yards) any one color
(allow an additional 10 to 15 days for delivery)
$185.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
American Beauty, Aqua, Black, Cotillion Blue, Dusty Rose, Emerald, Lt Garnet, Grape, Ivory, Kelly Green, Lavender, Lemon, Maize, Melon, Paris Pink, Peach, Purple, Red, Royal Blue, Teal, Vel Gold, Wine

Enhanced Sparkle Tulle  -  Color Chart
52- to 54-inch width, nylon.
Enhanced with small Gold or Silver dots (up to approx 1/16-inch) on the Tulle.
When ordering, please specify Gold or Silver Enhancement.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard, any one color $4.75
per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($3.80 per yard) $190.00
Colors typically available for immediate delivery:
American Beauty, Antique Gold (Gold Sparkle only), Aqua, Black, Charcoal (Silver Sparkle only), Cotillion Blue, Dusty Rose, Emerald, Lt Garnet, Grape, Ivory, Kelly Green, Lavender, Lemon, Maize, Melon, Navy (Silver Sparkle only), Paris Pink, Peach, Purple, Red, Rosette, Royal Blue, Teal, Vel Gold, White, Wine

Imported Italian Sparkle Tulle ('Esplosione' Tulle)  -  Color Chart
56- to 57-inch width, nylon.
Enhanced with sparkly dots (up to approx 1/8-inch) on the Tulle in a repeating 'explosion' pattern. Imported from Italy. Exquisite quality!
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard $16.80
In-stock in: Bianco Argentato (White with Bright Silver Sparkles)

On the way: Bianco Iridescente (White with Iridescent Pearly White Sparkles)


Metallic Tulle
60-inch width, metallic/nylon.
Stiffness is similar to our standard Domestic Tulle, but hole size is larger than our Standard Tutu Net.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard $12.00
In-stock in: Gold (on white)

Several additional colors are available (we're adding them gradually):
Copper (on black), Pink, Purple (on black), Red (on black), Royal (on black), Silver (on white) Antique Gold (on black, mostly gold), Antique Silver (on black, mostly silver), Black with Gold (mostly black), Black with Silver (mostly black)
Call for current availability, pricing, and minimum amount.


Polyester Net (Light-Weight)
60-inch width, 100% polyester.
Excellent for tutu panties - slightly stretchy, very strong.
Dyes well to light colors.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard $4.75
per 50-yard Bolt, one color ($3.80 per yard) $190.00
Available in White only

Baby Tulle
Like our Domestic (USA) Tulle, 53- to 54-inch width, very soft, nylon.
Specially dyed in a blending, overlapping mix of multiple soft pastel shades.
per yard - minimum order is 1 yard $8.15
per 50-yard Bolt ($6.50 per yard) $325.00

Other Net Type Fabrics
Powernet is listed on the Lining & Panty Fabrics and Stretch Fabrics pages
Bobbinette (imported) is listed on the Lining & Panty Fabrics page
Stretch Mesh (Micro-Mesh), is listed on the Stretch Fabrics page
Spandex Fishnet, in several sizes, is listed on the Stretch Fabrics page
Glisenette, is listed on the Stretch Fabrics page



Our access to many of the largest New York, North Carolina, Los Angeles, and European fabric mills, houses, and importers allows us to order from a wide-ranging selection, and we are always adding new and exciting variations to our inventory.

So, give us a call if you're looking for a costuming fabric or a color you don't see on these pages - if we don't have it, we can usually find it for you pretty quick. (Minimum order amounts will depend on the fabric and the mill, and may range from a few yards to a full bolt.)


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