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Economy Textile is a Winnipeg-based retail and wholesale supplier of fabrics, rags, towels, absorbents, disposable gloves, and sewing notions. It serves both the general public through its retail store and bulk buyers through its wholesale division, and it has been locally owned and operated for over 25 years.
What Economy Textile sells
The product range falls into two broad groups: fabrics and notions for sewing and crafting, and wiping and protective supplies for practical or commercial use.
Fabrics
- Batik
- Cotton batting
- Broad cloth
- Burlap and canvas
- Christmas cotton fabric
- Cotton fabric in a range of colour groupings (pink, purple/beige, blue, black/brown, grey/red, yellow/orange/green)
- Cotton novelty prints
- Cotton wide backing
- Flannel
- Fleece
- Furs and sherpa
- Indigenous prints
- Melton
- Minky
- Outdoor upholstery
- Vinyl
Notions and craft supplies
- Bias tape, elastic, and webbing
- Felt and zippers
- Ribbon
- Scissors, needles, and pins
- Dog snuffle mats
- Reusable gift wrap
- Ribbon skirt kits
- Beads
Wiping, absorbent, and protective products
- Absorbents and drop cloths
- Disposable gloves
- Linens
- Microfiber cloths
- Towels
- Wiping cloths and rags
Who it serves
Economy Textile operates on two tracks:
| Customer type | What they get |
|---|---|
| Retail (public) | In-store access to fabrics, notions, and supplies; the retail store is open to the public |
| Wholesale | Bulk purchases and wholesale pricing through a dedicated wholesale division |
| Institutions | Custom orders for many different institutions, arranged by contacting the store with special requests |
What makes it different
More than 50% of Economy Textile's inventory is made from reclaimed products, part of an effort to run a sustainable business. That reclaimed-inventory focus is worth noting if sourcing second-life or surplus materials matters to you.
When to choose Economy Textile
- You are in or near Winnipeg and want to browse fabric, notions, and craft supplies in person.
- You need wiping rags, shop rags, towels, absorbents, or disposable gloves in bulk.
- You want reclaimed or surplus textile products rather than only newly manufactured stock.
- You represent an institution looking for a custom order, in which case contacting the store directly is the right first step.
If you are outside the Winnipeg area and need small retail quantities, the site does not indicate an online ordering or shipping option, so it is worth confirming availability and ordering arrangements before relying on it as a remote supplier.