Is Kona cotton going out of business?

Is Kona cotton going out of business?

The fabric company, Kona Bay, a business entity with no association with Robert Kaufman and Kona Cotton Solids, recently announced that it is going out of business.

Is Kona good fabric?

Kona Cottons Kona has a durable, substantial weight and texture.

Who makes Kona fabric?

Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Kona Solids by Robert Kaufman Fabrics is the solid fabric that sets the standard!

Is Kona from Joanns the same?

Kona Cotton Solids are sold at both independent fabric retailers and Joann Fabrics and Craft stores. We sell the exact same quality of product to both and while there has been lots of talk online about different quality standards, that isn’t true.

What weight is Kona Cotton?

4.3 ounces per square
Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton sets the standard in the industry for high quality solid quilting fabric. Kona Cotton is made from premium, long staple, cotton, 44 inches wide. Kona Cotton is 4.3 ounces per square yard.

What is the thread count of Kona Cotton?

60 x 60 thread count
According to some information on the Robert Kaufman website: Kona® Cotton is based on a standard cotton sheeting construction of 20 x 20 (20 singles) yarns and 60 x 60 thread count.

Where is Kona fabric manufactured?

“Our fabric is made at what we think is the best print making facility in Japan, which is the best in the world for print making, for silk screening on cotton.”

Is Kona Cotton durable?

Kona cotton is soft yet sturdy. I actually like to mix it up a bit and use different substrates of printed fabrics in my quilts. Kona is a perfect all rounder. It is softness and even weave works beautifully with lawn, and its sturdy enough to pair perfectly with heavier fabrics such as linen and canvas.

Where are Kona fabrics manufactured?

Is Kona cotton broadcloth?

Unlike ivory or natural white, this white broadcloth fabric is a plain white, which means that it pairs well with all color choices. Kona broadcloth is easy to care for and it wears well over time. This 100 percent cotton, machine washable fabric wrinkles less than ordinary cotton fabric.

Does Kona fabric have a right side?

The right side of your fabric, is the “pretty” side. Some solid fabrics such as Kona Cotton do not have a wrong and right side.

What kind of fabric is Kona cotton?

Cotton Quilting Fabric
Kona® Cotton: Cotton Quilting Fabric.