Bangkok is one of the better cities in Asia for fabric shopping, but the good shops are scattered across half a dozen neighbourhoods and the experience is uneven. Here are the eight places we send clients to most often, ranked roughly from easiest-to-visit to most rewarding-if-you-have-time.
1. Brooke's Fabrics
On Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55), tucked among Bangkok's pricier restaurants. Despite the address, prices here are very reasonable. Brooke's carries good imported linens, Japanese-style tweeds, and a wide range of dress fabrics in varied colour stories for both casual and formal pieces. The staff actually know their stock, which is rarer than it should be.
Location: 125, 32 Thong Lo Rd, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10110
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2. Fabricity
On Songwat Road, near the river and Chinatown. Family-owned with a century-old textile pedigree, but the operation feels modern. Their specialty is printing on 100% rayon, including on-demand digital prints if you arrive with a custom pattern. Bolts cover organic cottons, linens, Thai silks, rayons, and contemporary microfibers, covering breathable cloth for tropical wear and more formal options.
Location: 469 Song Wat Rd, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong (Nearby the river and China Town)
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3. Hieng Yoo Huat
Right at the Asok/Sukhumvit intersection, a one-minute walk from BTS Asok, which makes it the most convenient stop on this list. Stock leans toward low-to-medium prices on local and imported cloth, mostly straightforward colours and designs. Worth visiting specifically for tweeds and heavier-weight fabrics, which they always seem to have in stock.
Location: 354 Sukhumvit Road, Asok intersection
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4. Jim Thompson Outlet (and the Jim Thompson HQ)
Jim Thompson silk needs no introduction in Bangkok, but at the flagship store fabrics often run 5,000 THB per metre or more. The factory outlet on Soi Sukhumvit 93 carries many of the same bolts at a fraction of that. Selection includes lightweight silks for kimonos and dresses, plus heavier weights suited to blazers and structured pieces. Worth the trip out of the central area if silk is what you're after.
Location: 153 Soi Sukhumvit 93, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10110
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5. ChinaWorld
Five floors of fabric shops under one roof, just past Chinatown. The mall is made up of dozens of small independent vendors, each with their own specialty and pricing, so it pays to walk the whole thing before buying. You'll find cotton, silk, linen, wool, and most things in between. Block out half a day at minimum; it's the kind of place you'll want to come back to once you know the layout.
Location: 677 Chakkraphet Road, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10200
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6. Gandhi / Cynosure Fabrics
On the ground floor of ChinaWorld. Gandhi is where we send clients looking specifically for imported silks and chiffons for evening or wedding gowns. The collection runs from premium silks down to everyday cottons, but the upper end is what they're known for.
Location: Gandhi fabric shops can be found on ground floor of ChinaWorld building.
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7. Nirand Textiles / Fabric Plus
On Phahurat Road, in the heart of the textile district. A general-purpose store with affordable cottons and polyesters in plain and colourful patterns. Best for casual projects and everyday dressmaking rather than formal pieces.
Location: 237 Phahurat Road, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10200
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8. The Old Siam Plaza
A short walk from ChinaWorld in the Yaowarat area. Old Siam houses several fabric shops, but the reason to come is traditional Thai textiles: handwoven silks and cottons with patterns you won't find at the more contemporary stores. If you're working on a wedding dress with traditional Thai elements, this is the first stop.
Location: Find The Old Siam Plaza at Yaowarat area near Chinatown, just around the corner from the ChinaWorld Mall.
Or skip the trip: we keep around 5,000 bolts at the atelier
If you'd rather not spend a day in Chinatown, we keep about 5,000 bolts at our atelier on Sukhumvit. That includes branded mills like Zegna, Holland & Sherry, Fox Brothers, and Drago, plus premium cloth from local, Italian, UK, and Scottish sources.
Most of these grades aren't sold at the shops listed above. They're either branded or sourced directly from mills. Once you've chosen, our team can take it from there with tailoring your design. If you want a starting point, our shorter list of technical women's fabrics covers what we use for everyday and semi-formal pieces.
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Malai Chanhom
Malai brings 20 years of invaluable experience from working in tailoring. Her expertise and passion for crafting the perfect fit drive her mission to help every customer find their ideal style. Her dedication to her craft goes beyond the workroom. She's often found sketching new designs, studying fashion history, or discussing tailoring innovations with fellow enthusiasts.
