Britex Fabrics

This store is a gift. It is amazing!! There are so many wonderful, hand picked fabrics. I could have spent hours and all of my money there. Douglas is so good at helping you find exactly what you're looking for!! He is such an encouragement and a light! I felt so happy and excited shopping here! Best place to buy fabrics.

OMG! This place is amazing! I could have spent a lifetime in there and still would not have seen everything! Such beautiful stock. The staff are phenomenal, knowledgeable, passionate, helpful, honest and just nice people. So glad to have gone here while in town! Worth a trip from seattle to San Francisco just to go here.

fantastic store with. wide variety of fabric and notions (ribbons, elastic, trim, zippers, buttons). if you’re looking for some special elastic, they have it. i happened to go on a day they were having an extra 40% off their sale remnants and i lost my mind. so much good fabric for an amazing deal.

Britex Fabric, an iconic San Francisco institution with a history spanning over six decades, has been a cherished destination for me since my teenage years when I first began sewing. I would frequent this store, captivated by its remarkable array of textiles. The quality of the fabrics is extraordinary, and the staff is both attentive and well-informed. Britex Fabric truly serves as a haven for designers, showcasing exquisite textiles sourced from across the globe. Douglas helped us on this occasion. He was joyful, patient, and supportive of mixing and matching fabrics to find the right vibe! He made the experience priceless. As a seasoned designer, I can appreciate the high-quality and uniqueness of the fabrications and trims offer at Britex. It’s not meant for home sewers looking for bargains or commodity products. Lastly, Britex is located in Union Square with an abundance of activities nearby, so it’s worth a day trip from anywhere in the Bay Area.

This store is iconic! A must-visit when in SF. It is the place in the Bay Area for quality and unique fabrics, buttons, notions, etc. On top of their great selection, their staff is wonderful and knowledgeable. They answer my many questions and always point me in the right direction or show me something super special that they just got in. I can't recommend Britex enough.

This store is my idea of a sewers dream! They have everything and anything. If you can't find it here it doesn't exist. I've been here when I lived in northern CA and I'd pay the airfare and lodging expenses to fly from southern California to shop here.

I came here with my Aunt and my Mom, and we got there right before it opened, as soon as they opened Douglas was there to greet us, and he walked us through different fabrics for the project I wanted to do. It was extremely fun to talk to all of the employees, and they all did an amazing job taking care of everybody, the fabrics were the most beautiful I have ever seen, and I can’t wait to work with the ones I bought on a collection for my fashion design class!

Called and someone just picked up and hung up, no words. Okay fine, maybe a service issue. I call back and an incredibly rude woman answered (basically said "what do you want, who are you" um okay?) and acted like I had woken her up in the middle of the night. Super snippy, kept cutting me off, couldn't even get a word in to ask my question which SHE did not understand but also wouldn't let me talk to explain. After her just talking over me I hung up. No thanks. Horrible customer service.

Very friendly and helpful service, and great selection of silks in every color you can imagine

Britex fabric never disappoints. When I've needed customer support for online orders it's been great.

Britex Fabric, an iconic San Francisco institution with a history spanning over six decades, has been a cherished destination for me since my teenage years when I first began sewing. I would frequent this store, captivated by its remarkable array of textiles. The quality of the fabrics is extraordinary, and the staff is both attentive and well-informed. Britex Fabric truly serves as a haven for designers, showcasing exquisite textiles sourced from across the globe. Douglas helped us on this occasion. He was joyful, patient, and supportive of mixing and matching fabrics to find the right vibe! He made the experience priceless. As a seasoned designer, I can appreciate the high-quality and uniqueness of the fabrications and trims offer at Britex. It's not meant for home sewers looking for bargains or commodity products. Lastly, Britex is located in Union Square with an abundance of activities nearby, so it's worth a day trip from anywhere in the Bay Area.

Douglas was amazing, you can absolutely tell that he loves what he does and he's damn good at it! He found us exactly what we were looking for, and we were in and out of there in no time! We will definitely be back to see Douglas again!

Britex is a staple to go to in San Francisco, it is such an amazing place to visit to be inspired by the gorgeous fabrics, and learn new sewing techniques. I love hearing about the new selections that they get in and about the wonderful things that I can make with their materials, they have such a diverse selection and is an iconic landmark.

I originally gave them 2 stars, the extra star being for the beautiful fabric they carry. However, I received such poor customer service that I now give them 1 star. The $50/yard linen fabric I ordered was damaged (fold did not steam or iron out). Note, I am very experienced with linen fabric. When I finally discussed the situation with Flynn, he was going to ask his manager to honor a credit or a discount on the next purchase. Well, apparently they didn't care, nor did they bother to even respond back. There are many places that sell equally beautiful fabrics. If the customer service experience cannot match the quality of their product then it's time to go elsewhere.

This store is iconic! A must-visit when in SF. It is the place in the Bay Area for quality and unique fabrics, buttons, notions, etc. On top of their great selection, their staff is wonderful and knowledgeable. They answer my many questions and always point me in the right direction or show me something super special that they just got in. I can't recommend Britex enough.

The best assistance getting exactly the fabric I needed. I even called ahead to figure out where to park and they help me with that. I couldn't be more delighted with the experience and the fabric. I walked away with. Long live Britex!

The selection of Britex is always outstanding. I found so many beautiful fabrics. The stuff is so helpful. The lighting is good inside.

Douglas gave us excellent service. Highly recommend him. Britex has a fabulous selectionof fabrics. Prices are competitive and excellent value.

It's the ultimate candy store for fabric lovers! They have so many beautiful fabrics and the staff is so knowledgeable.

Love the button section! So many choices that it was hard to focus until a britex staffer came to my rescue. I showed her my fabric swatches and she found rhe most amazing buttons - perfect size and colors for my reversible quilt jacket.

Great selection of fabrics and a chair for my grandson to play video games while I shopped.

AMAZING selection of uncommon luxury. I found fabrics that I couldn't find anywhere else in the Bay. The customer service was impeccable. The silk selection was very well curated. If only I had more time to explore and sense

As a long time San Franciscan I am familiar with the Britex store as I went there many times years ago. Fast forward to today when I visited the store to find fabric for many rooms of furniture which I now wish to reupholster. To start, I was looking for a linen to cover a large upright chair in my foyer. I have never felt so UNWELCOME and approached with such rudeness in any store, until today at this store. There are a couple/few levels to to store which would lead anyone to believe there are many fabric options. I was met with a woman at the front door who immediately asked what I was looking for and presented me with two boards of linen fabric (someone later told me she was the owner). She was very pushy, not a smile once and dissuaded me from looking upstairs and told me I wouldn't find anything there. Then on the second floor I saw other linens, asked for someone there to help me and requested a couple of samples. She told me they were short staffed due to (the day after) holiday, yet there was NO ONE other than me, as a customer on the floor. Come to find out from this staff person they don't provide swatches and I should take a photo with my phone. What? Isn't fabric meant to be seen physically against the light and "felt" in a room? Especially when you are paying 5 times the amount of a similar fabric elsewhere (yes, I did go to another store with options and swatches). The woman here provided 3 tiny samples begrudgingly as she asked me how many items was I recovering, like I was stealing the store! She said it was their policy! I don't know what kind of policies the owner has but it sure isn't CUSTOMER service. I never felt so TOTALLY uncomfortable as I did in this store. I was shaken. The "name" is not the "same" as it used to be. On the first floor, when I was leaving, like a gentlemen, Douglass provided two samples for me. The owner cut him short when she saw us; "Douglass, I need you here to help (by the register)", yet he took the time to complete what he was doing, helping me. I sensed he felt uncomfortable... Because of this whole shopping experience I can never go back to this store. And I hope, you too Douglass, find something better. Customers can find better elsewhere and anyone I know looking for fabric.

Anyone else remember Plant Warehouse? It was this dinky place in Pacific Heights with overpriced waxy green things. Literally no reason to buy them except to "support local" - not when the plant station over at Home Depot or what have you had the exact same thing. Oh yes, however, there was one other reason: the free wine, cheese, and chocolate platter. The smart owners of Plant Warehouse knew their selection was only okay, so they plied money from customers by first getting them sauced. I always left with some little potted thing, if for no other reason to thank them for the afternoon buzz. I can hear you asking now: what in the heck does this have to do with Britex? Let me give it to you plain, Britex: your fabrics are astoundingly overpriced AND your service sucks. Today I came in for O rings, which I use often in harness making. The women downstairs with the fabrics were polite enough but didn't offer to help even though no one else was browsing. Upstairs I find my O rings and go to grab them in a box, the lady nearby barks: "I'll take it out... [me not hearing her] I'LL TAKE IT OUT." I guess theft in SF has gotten so bad that criminals are hitting up the fabric stores for purse and belt attachments. Jesus H., lady. I'm not going to wander off with your O rings. I asked if she had a size bigger and she said, "What you see is what we got, maybe try the hardware store?" It all just rubbed me the wrong way. At $3.50 per piece, I only bought two on a credit card. The woman downstairs of course was like, "You don't have cash??" Listen Britex, we really shouldn't be having this disagreement for $7. I counted four people working that day, and you're definitely not moving enough product to pay one of them minimum wage. The % the credit card company should not be your chief concern, and alienating me over it will surely send me back to the other stores next time. I'm giving four stars here because many fabrics Britex carries are really unique and lovely, and this store is a legacy in San Francisco fashion and interior decorating. I don't want it to go away. But at the price you charge, Britex, you should be giving me massages, Waldorf salads, and doing my taxes for a $295 yard of sequin (no really, I actually saw this). Concierge service, you know? Make it fancy.

Always a wonderful experience shopping at Britex from start to finish. The employees are warm, friendly, attentive, and helpful. The selection and quality is top-notch. I highly recommend shopping at this long-standing family owned store!

This store is so elegant with fabulous fabric, the best! They have everything you need to make gorgeous clothes and accessories. I just love the experience and have loved coming to this store for years! Ann Mullen

Douglas was the epitome of class, style and approachability as I wandered intonthe store for my first time. WOW. It feels like the Tiffany's of fabrics. Bravo. Jamie was so knowledgeable and helpful as well they helped me find just exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so very much. what a wonderful customer experience as well as the depth of premium fabrics they have! If you're edith head inspired and wanting to find classic well made fabrics that will last a life time, stop by here! Corinne (They/them)

I'd never been to Britex before, mostly since I love a zillion miles away in another country. My best friend brought me to Britex and I must say, I have never seen such an incredible selection of fabric and buttons in my life. Douglas was darling while I got all weepy over my later mother, who was an extraordinary seamstress, and the whole experience is one for the memory books. Thank you. J. from Canada.

An absolutely wonderful place, a sewist's dream! Everyone was very helpful and nice. We would certainly travel to visit this place again, well worth it. Douglas was awesome and gave great advice!

Superb quality and excellent service, always. Nobody has a better button selection. Best place to go for dressmaker made-to-your-personal-dimensions garment fabrics, including horesehair shaping, underlinings, and silk linings. I'm very tall, shortwaisted, with broad shoulders large biceps, broad back, full bust,, long arms and long legs. Off the rack is very difficult to fit properly. Pants are often too short and arms too tight. If you prefer European designer/Asian styles, this store has the fabrics to do them justice in the flattering colors you prefer.

From their diverse fabric options to their excellent range of services and exceptional customer support--Britex goes above and beyond! What else could you possibly wish for?

It's so fun to shop here. The staff know their fabrics well. The stock is expensive but unique and not found elsewhere. Every purchase I've made here is special to me in some way. I always find the selection of rayons here to be amazing. The knits maybe less so. The Japanese cottons to die for. And the linens and wools to be swoon worthy. The selection of silks is museum-like but since I don't sew with silk, I just browse that section, though I can't help myself and must handle the fabric.

Incredible customer service and plethora of products to choose from. As a consumer I felt great about finding any and everything I needed at Britex. Looking for a 5 store fabrics department check out this spot!

Amazing store. Amazing staff. Best selection of fabrics from all around the world. Any time I come here I'm amazed of all the beautiful fabric and can't wait to return.

I'm a bit sad and conflicted about my visit here today. I love(d) Britex and was so looking forward to visiting when I arrived in SF. I get here and am asked if I needed help. (Good.) She directs me to the upholstery fabric swatches where a (fancier, than me) couple is being fawned over by a gentleman with a bougie mustache. We are there, side-by-side, for a good 15-20 minutes and he never once acknowledges my existence. I make a selection, go to the register to ask for my yardage to be cut, and say I was going to head upstairs to browse. One worker helps me upstairs. Yea! I am invisible to three others such that I am even bumped into. Back downstairs, I browse more, undisturbed, listening to multiple sales people help a three-some that is looking for fabric for their dog's bed (not even pushing back when one nonsensically says the fabric doesn't need to be washable...waaa?). I go to the check-out to, well, check out and no one knows where my fabric even is. I guess at $85/yard it wasn't at the minimum where I get decent service. I was recently at Zarin Fabrics in New York and I was treated like a queen! Argh. Beautiful fabrics (thought not as extensive as the NYC fabric houses), lousy service.

Great selection of fabrics and fabrics! I love that remnants are 1/2 off on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

A place to go to renew your soul! you walk in and your imagination goes wild! Wonderful staff so very kind and helpful!! Thank you!

Over the years I've been to Britex on Geary for buttons, fabric and lace for various projects. Located next to a soon-to-be closed Gumps, this Britex has better lighting and is in a nicer space than their previous location. A few weeks ago I went to Britex for their sale - and found the most gorgeous Loro Piana cashmere fabric to make into a cocoon coat. I also found a silver zipper and purple silk lining. I wanted to make a cocoon coat that fit my proportions instead of altering an off the rack jacket. I was helped by a lovely young woman with short hair and glasses (I think her name is Celeste?) on the first floor and she was patient in helping me pick out the purple lining - I was torn between magenta and purple and purple won. I brought all the materials to a local tailor (recommended by Britex) and she made me the perfect jacket! I'm not sure where the hate is coming from for their service but I've received nothing but great service from them.

This place is a museum of fabric. Visited recently and couldn't believe how awesome all the colors and textures were!!

We visited Britex Fabric on Post street. What a joy, even if you are not a seamstress approach the store with a sense of wonderment! The special ribbon and the button lady are wonderful. Enjoy.

Amazing team! Ask for Douglas. Great taste and fabulous service. 10 out of 10!!!! The fabric selection is incredible. So glad they have been here for all these years.

A neighborhood staple with amazing customer service If you don't live close, check out their new website -- it's super user-friendly and so helpful if you aren't able to get your hands on the fabrics. They do a really good job showcasing fabrics on their IG as well.

The staff and selection in this space are unbelievable. I was welcomed in with smiles and offerings of help and encouragement. The staff are all incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. Fabric choices are both extensive and breathtaking. I could spend all day here. I'm leaving knowing I've made friends and can always reach out with questions. Thank you Britex!

Amazing fabric store. The most unique selection of textiles I have ever seen. One of the most iconic scores in all of San Francisco. Feels like a museum any time I enter. Truly a remarkable establishment!

This is the biggest and most beautiful fabric store in San Francisco that I've been to. They have a professional staff and the best service. Highly recommended.

I cannot recommend them enough for specialty projects. I came here for fabric to make my wedding dress, with a solid idea of the type of fabric I wanted (silk) and my muslin patterns. They talked with me, suggested various fabrics that fit my description, and correctly estimated how much I would need on their 60" bolts (my initial estimates were on 44" bolts). Everyone involved was professional and kind, and once the fabric was chosen also helped me select a matching lining and trim. When we finally checked out, I was also told that for the fabric I selected, since we had driven from a fair distance, that I could email them a photo of the fabric and request extra that way if I needed it (I didn't, of course. Their yardage estimate was spot on). Pricing was quite reasonable for fabric and service. Thank you!

Douglas was incredible to work with and incredibly knowledgeable about fabrics. They have SO MANY options and everyone is so niceZ

For Halloween at work, we all decided to dress like a coworker since his uniform is basically a black tshirt and blue jeans everyday. Super simple right? To make it even funnier, a coworker printed out his face and we decided to make masks. Stopped by Britex Fabrics on Friday, October 28th around 5:45pm to buy elastic for the masks. I've never actually been to Britex, but it's a great store if you need any kind of fabric or accessory to make any type of clothing, etc. Perfect if you plan on making your own Halloween costume. I looked around a little bit while my coworker was standing in line for the cashier. They have a great assortment of buttons, ribbon, lace, etc. If I could sew, I'd love this place. It's a huge store. I think two or three stories. So when it's busy, it can be hard to flag someone down if you need help. Great selection, but like other reviews mention, they need to work on their customer service.

The man on the first floor was friendly & told me where to look for the cotton prints. Upstairs, the young woman in that area was cold & snobby. The first two bolts I looked at were marked $45. I asked if that was per yard--hiding my incredulity. Yes, she answered with obvious effort. We left. Looked like an interesting selection, but I was already finished looking.

Wow. Hadn't been here in over 20 years. Tons of fabrics. Great customer service, no parking for blocks ($13 for a parking garage for super quick spree), and very fluffy prices. Not much has changed. Accompanied my dear wife who is flying with a fabulous gift idea for a generous friend and her family. If you can afford it, they have all your sewing needs - from scissors to beads to boas to pin cushions and buttons, linens, wools, upholsteries and laces. Fun trip!

wow. came here on a recommendation from some friends as I moved to the city a while ago and just started sewing again. beautiful and extensive fabric selection that you can't find most places. the employees were incredibly sweet, helpful and offered their opinions in the best way. my boyfriend even brought a coffee in (whoops) and Douglas warmed it up for him while we were shopping. I almost cried because it was just so kind and thoughtful. thank you to everyone at Britex for the best retail experience I've had in a long time. i will be back!

I've always loved the beauty of Britex Fabrics! It is truly a San Francisco staple. The prices are high, but the quality is amazing. Most recently I was working on a new project with ribbons. Sue in the ribbon and notions department was so helpful and patient with me. She answered all my (many) questions and helped me pick the right products for my project. What really stood out to me was that she remembered me and my project when I came back to the store two months later. Service like that is something I really value!

Amazing store for all things fabric! Great selection, amazing staff. Doug, in particular, is the greatest of all time / trust him for anything. Highly recommend.

I have been a Britex customer since about 1966, sometimes in the store and sometimes from home in Los Angeles. A service called "Britex by Mail" was very helpful for years. A store employee had the job of handling swatching and mail order fabrics. Easy. Well, things have changed. Now, the prospective customer is forced to endure a lengthy procedure of filling out a form online, paying $25 for the privilege of doing so, having that form mailed (?) or e-mailed (?), then being nickel-and-dimed for other procedures. THEN, it seems that all this might be for just ONE piece of fabric. This procedure became so complicated and annoying that I gave up on it and called B and J in New York. Note to owner/manager: THIS IS NO WAY TO DO BUSINESS. If you annoy customers by nickel-and-diming, you can be sure they'll take a walk. Over the years, I have spent one heck of a lot of money at Britex. I doubt this will continue.

Five stars are for their fabric - it's high quality and you can count on that. - Minus one star for price . This is expensive. Even ordinary fabric. It's unlikely you will save much money (factoring in your time) by making something yourself. - plus one star for one clerk: There was a lady upstairs who has been there for twenty years and she awww m was amazing. She knew exactly what I wanted and helped me find it quickly. - minus two stars for The young sales clerk downstairs with long dark brown hair to their shoulders- they were very rude. When I asked to see the leathers, I asked about the price, she told me they were individually priced in a way that made me feel like I was stupid and she despised having to answer such a simple question. She walked away and never came back to help. Just aimlessly tidying up her desk out the back. I don't like being made to feel ashamed when I'm trying to shop for a new hobby that I'm really excited about. I thought clerks were supposed to try to help :(

Buttons and bows, satins and lace, cotton and wool. Gorgeous! The colorful array is a tonic to the eye.

Britex has the best selection of buttons and suiting, in the Bay Area. I do most of my button shopping here and can find buttons made from horn and mother of pearl easily here in a variety of sizes and colors. For their other fabric selections and notions, they have a good selection and you can usually find something that will suit your project. But I do find their set-up and all the floors hard to navigate. Staff can be helpful and are knowledgeable.