Made this dress with their wonderful fabric selection :) also the staff was nice and the shop was pretty

The staff was superbly attentive and knowledgeable. They are taking Covid precautions seriously. The fabric selection is outstanding. I felt like a kid in a candy shop.

Amazing fabric store. Be prepared for some sticker shock. They have everything you need for a high end sewing project. This isnt Beverley fabric. Amazing button collection. The new location is only two stories, but supposedly has all the inventory of the older location. Staff is top notch.

We drove all the way to San Francisco to see the fabrics and we can find them near our house much better and easier. They also made us put a mask on even though we’re fully vaccinated

Amazing variety of fabrics. Found it hard to navigate which area had different types without asking for help! Beautiful store with beautiful fabrics. High end prices.

Britex moved from Geary, around the corner to Post, in December. Ive been there numerous times since the move and I like the new space very much! Theyve moved from a deep and narrow 4-floor space, to a larger, rectangular, 2-floor space. The first floor has high ceilings, lots of natural and electric lighting. I found many new fabrics that were buried in the old space. The first floor carries wools, silks, rayon linings, evening wear fabrics.A very dramatic staircase, and an elevator (near the cashier), leads to the second floor, which carries notions, patterns (they no longer carry Vogue, but theyve added several independent lines), buttons, zippers, ribbons, threads, wedding tiaras, home dec, cotton fabrics, knits (except wool knits, which are on the first floor). The second floor is quite cozy, especially compared to the first floor, but still has good lighting.I like the new open layout and the wealth of lighting.

My wife loves it here. Its a huge playground for creative folks who work with fabric and linen. I dont have a reference point for how affordable(or not affordable) these types of fabric should be, but most of the regular priced materials were around 40-60 dollars per yard. It sounded quite expensive to me, but I wasnt surprised given the prime location next to Market Street. The employees here were very nice.

Large variety, beautiful fabric, mid-to-high prices. However, they were not very welcoming/friendly so it felt really uncomfortable to visit.

Pricey but great. They are looking good in their new building, I wish they could bring the big old sign!

If you like fabrics, you need to check this place out

Douglass was the salesman, he was knowledgeable, professional and most importantly very personable.

A little pricey and the hours are annoying, but the selection is good and the staff are so friendly!

The best fabric store in SF. So many premium material from Italy and France. Of course, a little pricy.... And when I say a little pricy, it means The price of the fabric is more expensive than ready to wear sold in the mall.Update:My favorite fabric store “Britex” has moved to its new location. It’s still around San Francisco union square, just a few blocks away from the old store. The new store it’s definitely an upgrade, the first floor became larger, customers now have direct access to “new fabrics” and “final sales” without climbing stairs. It is as cozy and immersed in the atmosphere as the old stores. I like that store has nearly 70 years of history, it offers enough options for many high quality lace, wool, cotton, linen, silk. More importantly the sales people here don’t just sell, they are consultants, many of them have a side-business as a designer or a tailor.I recommend you take a look at this store if you want find quality fabrics which is better than JOANN. Britex won’t let you down. The owner and the staff here really understand the fabric world.

A feast for the eyes & oh how it stimulates creativity!

Expensive however the fabrics are the best in the city. Ive been purchasing from them for 7 years and the staff has always been attentive and thoughtful. Very grateful for this store 🙏

Ive been customer for about 30 years, definitely is the place to get exclusive fabrics.i realty hope after the pandemic this store will stay in business ... in my opinion is a need for the bay area.

High quality cloths, great staff,

I traveled to San Francisco last year and bought some gorgeous silk chiffon here. It is so delicate and dreamy! I was again looking for a similar silk, this time for a client, and unable to travel to the city to shop in person due to covid restrictions. I spoke with Douglas on the phone and he helped me find exactly the fabric I was hoping for! He is sending me a sample and was so helpful and nice the entire time. Both experiences with Britex have been fantastic. The salespeople are exceptional, so is the fabric. THANK YOU!

Purveyor of fine fabrics. Apparently, they have an online store but it carries a fraction of what they have in store (15% according to an employee). They have free WiFi, and its fast.

Great place to shop for quality fabrics, notions, etc related to sewing . Excellent customer service, i adore this place !

Certainly is a change from the old Britex, less selection and the prices seem higher. But the people are still nice and helpful, just be prepared to find less than you remembered.

Excellent experience - all the fabric!

Many, many choices and knowledgeable staff.

Im new to knitting and Britex Fabrics has shown me nothing but support and patience. Im out of state so have only dealt with them online or phone but theyve been fabulous. Prompt, considerate responses to my newbie needs. Wish I lived near so I could support them in person!

Swoon over the beautiful fabrics and the prices that come with them. Seriously gorgeous stuff and honestly for the quality they are very fair prices. Selection of silks and wools cannot be beat. However while there are a lot of fantastic products the layout is not well marked and it can be daunting for infrequent visitors to find their way around. Colors within basic fabric types are also sometimes lacking. Go to get inspired and speak to fantastic knowledgeable salespeople but if youre looking for one specific thing you may be disappointed.

Im not a fabric person, but they were able to work with me to get what I needed. Friendly and helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you get what you need.

Ok, if you like, enjoy or love sewing, visiting Britex Fabrics is A MUST. I must say that I do miss the original location, but I am happy that Britex is still our Mood staple. I Found exactly what I needed to complete a knit wrap dress (sans going on line). ABSOLUTELY a WONDERFUL place to get yo tactile own. Lovely store assistance/customer service. 💃🏾🤾🏾‍♀️💃🏾🤾🏾‍♀️👏🏾

Helpful salespeople and an incredible range of fabrics and related items. I was only picking out fasteners and piping, and the clerk spent so much time with me and gave such helpful advice. Delightful! Also their Halloween decorations are quite something

Great choice, great staff. Its not budget but its incredibly good quality. I usually buy wool fabric and buttons (what a great choice of buttons they have!)

Britex - Heaven on earth. The finest fabric emporium in the history of San Francisco. One floor has discount fabrics.The Sales Staff are extraordinary....so smart!

I love this store and their online presence. I dont live in CA but when I visit there, I always visit their shop. I do a lot of shopping on their website. They have lovely, high quality products.

Great people to help you look for what you want.

Probably one of the best fabric store in sf. Lots of choices for all budget. Really love it as you can find anything and everything for all your projects! The one star missing is just for the attitude of a couple of sells rep in the store, come on guys, don’t we deserve a smile and for you not to grab your bags 10 minutes before the closing time?

They were in the middle of moving to a new location, but you wouldnt know it from the service. Super friendly and helpful, and they were celebrating the upcoming holiday in true fabric lovers fashion! It was more than just a trip to the store, it was an experience! One I encourage all fabric lovers to try for themselves. Good luck in your new location, I look forward to checking it out the next time I visit SF!

My friend and I had the best service and conversation with the owner of the store. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. He found us all the fabric we were looking for and was so sweet.

Very helpful staff

Excellent place if you have ever thought about sewing yourself a Chanel suit with actual Chanel tweeds. Fun to look through and touch the fabrics even if you have no crafty inclinations.

Rude staff; hidden credit card minimum.I called the store because I was lost finding the store -- and I asked an apparent dumb question, which floor are you on (many fabric stores are not at street level). The lady that picked up said were on the street level -- and by the time I walked into the store, I hear her making fun of me to her colleague. Someone just called to ask which floor were on!

Nice fabric selection with tons of shades. Was helped right away with really friendly staff.

Four floors of all things textile. Things are pricey, but they have hard to find prints and fabrics. They also have ribbons, appliques, feathers, buttons, and rhinestones. A tiny bit of notions. Service varies from helpful and friendly, to aloof-- but most are friendly. Some staff are more knowledgeable than others. They dont have a modern system, unfortunately, so if you want to go back for something you best have a swatch. Having the tag information means nothing apparently. Also a bummer that they dont have online shopping. Very old fashioned style business, but worth a visit for the unique finds.

Went in on a busy Saturday evening very close to the stores closing time. I had very minimum knowledge about sewing ... Dione was very patient and listened to all my questions. She gave me a great suggestion and picked right fabric for my need.. Thank you for giving me the confidence. I will be back.

I love this historic fabric store for the fabric and notions not to be found anywhere else unless you go to L. A.

Some wonderful specialty fabrics but prices are very VERY high. Staff is fantastic and very helpful

Amazing selection and super helpful staff. I needed a cord for my wedding dress and they made it happen, fast. If I knew how to sew Id definitely go there again :)

Great long time establishment with a wider variety of choices and helpful staff.

Lets start with: Ive been going to Britex Fabrics for the last 14 years. I stop by the store to buy something or just snoop all 4 floors... Well they moved. Only 2 floors, less stuff and the fabrics are just priced way out of line for even a high end store. This time, I stopped for speciality notions. I bought 5 yards of black lace ribbon, 2 different styles of Frog Toggle clasps (2 of one kind 3 of another) and 6 buttons (1 blackish brown rather plain round): Total: $146.00!!! I was shocked when they totaled it up. One of the Frog claps were $18.95 each (I didnt realize they were that much money) and the 6 buttons were a total of $23.75. I went back to the store to return 3 of the clasps and the 6 buttons the following day. To my surprise: NO Returns or Refunds... Moral of this story: Look at the bottom of the receipt. I will not be going back to this store.

Lucas is amazing. He fixed my zipper free of charge when I thought I would have to replace it on a beloved garment. The staff here are so helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you for making my day Lucas! I now will have my favorite wetsuit with me in Costa Rica!

The person that greeted me was very nice. The person that waited on me was very helpful, and with helpful suggestions. Although my purchase was a small one, I was still made to feel that I was a valued customer.

Family owned and operated for more than half a century, when it comes to fine, high quality textiles there is really no where else I would go. Douglas is the best consultant you could ever wish for, be sure to start off with a smile and you wont be disappointed.

Even tho much downsides Britex is still an amazing fabric store. Be sure to check in with Douglas on the main floor for his expertise and kindness!

The owner was such a nice man and a great help! Got everything I needed in 10 minutes. Prices are very reasonable, I will be back!

Great quality and service

Best fabric store in sf

Popped in to grab materials for a costume. Super helpful and made things easy. What a great selection!

Walls and walls of fine fabrics in unique prints. there is so much to see, you can spend hours browsing. they have everything from light gingham to heavy brocade. they even have upholstery fabric. be sure to check out the remnants section for great finds for fabulous prices.

This store is out of this world amazing for costume embellishments.

Quite pricy fabric, compared to other stores stocking the same range. Store isnt laid out the best for browsing, better if you have exactly what you want in mind. Lots of staff eager to help, but felt that we had to explain we were just browsing every few minutes

Great selection, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Theres even knowledgeable customers!

They have everything you need for tote sewing projects. Knowledgeable and very helpful staff

There’s a lot to choose from at Britex. The staff was really friendly and very helpful. I’m really happy with my purchases.

I found the best fabric with affordable prices and the help the staff gives was more than expected. I recommend a lot this place to those who are looking to craft with fabrics.

I love Britex. My students had a great time visiting the fabric store.

Is always a pleasure for me to go to Britex & find what I need for my projects. Friendly staff too

I love shopping here because they offer a huge variety of fabric, ribbon, and tools. Its my go to place when I need something for my halloween costumes. The prices vary a lot though so just be careful. The staff is very knowledgeable so just ask if you need help picking something.

Very average selection and overpriced. I think the people who love this place have never been to a fabric store before, and especially not one anywhere outside the US. Britex has a wide variety of materials, but the selection and quality within each category isnt great. If you have a real project and know what type of material you want but perhaps just not what color, this is not the place for you.

Gorgeous array of fine fabrics and notions; you can also get books and magazines (eg Burda) here. Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Unfortunately not a one-stop shop for all your sewing needs; while they do have a wider selection of notions than your typical Joanns, they didnt have everything I needed (I was looking for bra making supplies). If youre looking for something fairly obscure, definitely call in advance and save yourself the trip.

Tons of fabric, lots of options to choose from, really friendly and helpful staff that made this trip so much easier!

Always helpful and friendly. If they dont have it, no one local does...

The store in on the 2nd floor of that building. The price is very good and owner is very helpful. But it is not organized in a very clear way.

This San Francisco institution had a broad selection of fashion and decorator fabric. Gorgeous stuff, not cheap tho! Staff are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

There arent many places like this anymore, in any major US city. Floors and floors of gorgeous fabric, helpful staff, and endless inspiration. Dont miss the remnants section, you can score great deals here.

So interesting. This place has it all in fabrics and just for the fun of it, if youre a Harry Potter fan, you will love this place because of the building itself.

Great store. Helpful friendly staff.

Sam enjoyed looking around. A ton of fabrics but not on cheap end.

Went here recently - wonderful staff! Barbara from the 4th floor was the high point of my visit. What a charming and knowledgeable woman.

Lovely fabrics, a knowledgeable staff, but little pricy

I didn’t buy anything (just stopped in to look) and had a quick chat with them about denim, extremely knowledgeable staff and I learned about freezing denim as opposed to washing it.

How did I not know about this place? Every fabric, button, feather, detail you could ever want. Gorgeous space. Customer service leaves a little to be desired as the overwhelming estrogen overload leaves the space a little tense but its really Disneyland for the creative & such a SF staple and absolute gem.

Incredible selections on fabrics. Youll go crazy with such beautiful colors and design such a wide fantastic selection you wont know where to begin.

The employees here are some of the most helpful people I have ever conversed with across any service industry. The fabrics are pricier than what you would find in a warehouse but the quality and excusivity is well worth the cost for some of their unique textiles. I would suggest going here for specialty fabrics and metal enclosures because you will not be able to find most of these items anywhere else. This is an absolute 5 stars from someone who has visited hundreds of stores from around the world.

Excellent service but way too expensive!!

Very exspensive fabrics only sold here expect $100+ /yd. It does have designer prints and other unique prints.I was disappointed they they are now only 2 stories not 5.

WOW. I went here with my wife who is the one who sews. But I was blown away by the store. They have what you need. Several floors. These people know their products and their customers. High end fabrics.

A fabric institution in San Francisco. Endless prints, colors, and choices. Especially impressive is the array of block colors

So much stuff! Much more than just fabric. Great place to buy buttons, notions, trims, tools, etc

Helped friend find a zipper here for a sweater. Nice to see a store like this still exists

The most incredible collection of quality fabrics in one place. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Spent 5 hours shopping on my last visit.

Britex is more than an institution, it’s a repository of the highest form of culture and aesthetic. Lace from Italy, ribbons from France and buttons from who-knows-where, only the pinnacle of society were able to afford such fineries in the past. All that artform and product over the centuries in attaining distinction through the best fabrics is now concentrated in this store. Even though I am not able to sew my way out of a paper bag, I am inspired when I walk in. I hope this store will prevail but I fear that it will succumb like its neighbor Gumps, unless all you folks go over and buy something there.

This place is a must if you want to be in touched with your feminine side

Really friendly workers that are well knowledgeable on the goods that they provide and where to get other necessities for fixing up a dress or putting together a cosplay.

Best selection in the Bay Area plus staff who know everything about fabric and want you to find the perfect fabric for your project.

Love the store itself and the warm and friendly greeting from the staff on the first floor, but the woman behind the counter on the 3rd floor sours the wonderful experience here. Time and time again (including this afternoon), she differentiates how she treats and talks to minority customers. No greeting before or after my transaction, but the white lady behind me? Totally a different story. 2 stars since I probably will go back to get any special and hard to find item, and her -cism is her issue not mine, but no more than that as we all should be treated equally and nobody deserves mis-treatment.

Excellent. Some of the best fabrics I have ever seen.

They have many fabrics and good customer service. I love their remnants.

They have reduced their selection since moving from the old location. Very expensive, and very picky about how you buy fabric. Wont sell anything less than 9 inches... Normally not a problem, except when using a very expensive fabric only as trim - why would they care if I buy 6 inches or 9 inches of $200/yard fabric?

Britex is worth a trip for fabrics and notions, especially if you have a special project in mind, although it can also be a little overwhelming. The sales staff is extremely helpful and knowledgable, if you dont let yourself be intimidated. Theyve helped me out of many sewing problems, and guided me to the right fabrics for given projects.The store is organized by floor - first floor is lace, wool and silk; second is home dec, cottons, etc; third is remnants and other and fourth is trims and notions. If you want bargains, head to the remnants floor; you wont find many elsewhere.

Excellent service with a tricky problem I had, regarding silver ribbon.

They have a selection of fabrics that no other business in the Bay Area has, and the staff is nice and helpful.

Nicely renovated store - staff are amazing and helpful as they have aleays been

Lots of merchandise, very helpful staff.