Dancewear Fabric for Costumes and Performance
Glitter & Dance supplies dancewear fabric and costume fabric for dancers, costume makers, studios and home sewers. The range includes stretch fabrics, non-stretch fabrics, glitter fabrics, tulle, net, spandex and other specialist fabrics used for dance, performance and costume making.
Fabric is available in 10 cm increments with no minimum order, so you can order the amount you need for a single costume or a larger project. Shop online Australia-wide or visit the Capalaba showroom to compare fabrics in person.
Shop dance and costume fabrics by type
Stretch Fabrics
Choose stretch fabrics when movement, fit and recovery are important. The range includes spandex, stretch mesh, stretch velvet, stretch lace, stretch satin and other fabrics used across dancewear and performance costumes.
Explore Stretch Fabrics
Non-Stretch Fabrics
Non-stretch fabrics suit designs where structure, layering, volume or controlled drape is more important than stretch. Explore tulle, nylon net, denier fabrics and other options for skirts, overlays, costume details and stagewear.
Explore Non-Stretch Fabrics
Glitter Fabrics
Glitter and decorative fabrics add surface interest, shine and stage impact. Explore the Glitter Fabrics range for costume details, overlays and performance pieces.
Explore Glitter Fabrics
Choosing fabric for dancewear and costumes
The right fabric depends on how the finished garment needs to move, fit and look. When helping customers choose, the Glitter & Dance team often starts with the music or theme and whether the costume needs a matt, shiny, patterned or foiled finish. Colour can then be considered alongside the performer and the overall design.
Stretch and movement
For fitted dancewear and garments that need to move closely with the body, start with a stretch fabric. Different fabrics vary in stretch direction, recovery, weight and surface finish, so the best choice depends on the design.
Weight and drape
Light fabrics can create soft movement and layering, while heavier fabrics provide more coverage or structure. Consider how you want the fabric to fall before choosing by appearance alone.
Finish and stage appearance
Matt, shiny, glitter, foil and textured finishes create very different effects. A fabric that looks subtle in everyday light may appear quite different as part of a costume or under performance lighting.
Layering and construction
Some costume designs use more than one fabric type — for example, a stretch base combined with mesh, tulle or a decorative fabric. Choosing fabrics together can help you compare colour, weight and finish before cutting.
Popular fabric families
Looking for a specific type of dance or costume fabric?
- Spandex Fabrics — for stretch, movement and fitted performance garments
- Tulle — for layering, skirts and costume volume
- Nylon Net & Denier — for structure, layers and costume construction
- Glitter Fabrics — for decorative and performance finishes
- Stretch Velvet — for soft texture with stretch
- Stretch Lace — for decorative stretch panels and overlays
- Stretch Satin — for smooth stretch with a satin finish
- Mystique Fabric — for high-shine performance and costume applications
Ordering fabric
- Choose the fabric type, colour and quantity you need.
- Check the product page for the quantity unit and relevant specifications.
- Fabric is sold in 10 cm increments with no minimum order across the supported ranges.
- If colour, texture or finish is important to your project, ask about a fabric sample or compare fabrics in person at the Capalaba showroom before placing the full order.
Choosing colours online
Fabric colour and finish can look different depending on lighting, screen settings and the fabric surface itself.
If you need to coordinate several fabrics in one costume, comparing samples in person can help you assess colour, texture and finish together. Glitter & Dance also offers colour charts by fabric type. Some ranges use more than one chart page depending on the number of colours available. Individual chart pages are $5 each; contact the team to confirm which chart pages apply to the fabric range you are considering.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the design. Fitted garments usually need a fabric with suitable stretch and recovery, while skirts, overlays and costume details may use tulle, net, mesh or non-stretch fabrics. Start with how the garment needs to move and fit, then choose the finish and colour.
There is considerable overlap. Dancewear fabrics are generally selected with movement and fit in mind, while costume fabrics can include both stretch and non-stretch materials chosen for structure, texture, colour or stage appearance.
Yes. Glitter & Dance sells fabric in 10 cm increments with no minimum order across the supported ranges, making it practical for small costume details as well as larger projects.
Glitter & Dance has a showroom in Capalaba where you can compare fabrics in person. Fabric samples are also available; ask about the fabrics you want to compare.
Glitter & Dance supplies soloists, studios and groups. Selected products also have quantity-based pricing available to all customers. The Wholesale & Dance Studios page explains the eligible quantity thresholds and what to include when you contact the team.
Need help choosing a fabric?
If you are deciding between different fabrics for a dancewear or costume project, visit the Capalaba showroom or contact Glitter & Dance with details of what you are making.
You can also browse by fabric family to compare stretch, finish, weight and intended use.