Top Fabric Of Soho

What Top Fabric Of Soho does

Top Fabric Of Soho, trading as B527 Ltd, is a UK-based e-commerce specialty fabric retailer founded in 2011 and headquartered in Wembley, London. It operates a Magento storefront (topfabric.co.uk) selling an inventory of over 20,000 fabrics, trims, buttons, and accessories, with approximately 4,500 items actively available for purchase. The product range spans silk (1,444+ items), brocade (393+), velvet (184+), lace (132+), cotton, wool, linen, knits, synthetics, leather alternatives, embellished fabrics, and a dedicated bridal line, with prices ranging from about £25 per metre for basic silks to £145+ per metre for premium embellished silks.

The business sells fabric cut to order in 10cm increments and offers a free UK fabric swatch service for colour matching, alongside a by-appointment retail showroom in Wembley. Fulfillment is global via DHL shipping, with payments processed through PayPal and marketing driven by an email newsletter (Morton Carnie), fabric education content, and a TikTok account (@top.fabric.of.lon). It serves a horizontal segment mix — fashion designers, theatre/film/TV productions, bridal designers, interior decorators, fashion students, and individual hobbyists — with no single dominant customer type disclosed.

The revenue model is straightforward unit-pricing: one-time purchase of fabric by the metre, plus gift cards and clearance remnants. The company is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, operates with 11-50 employees, and has no parent company or subsidiary structure. It is generated no publicly disclosed revenue, no executives listed, and no certifications, patents, or partnerships on file.

Name

Top Fabric Of Soho

Legal name

B527 Ltd

Website

https://topfabric.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Top Fabric Of Soho is a UK-based e-commerce specialty fabric retailer selling over 20,000 fabrics, trims, and accessories worldwide via its Magento storefront, serving fashion designers, bridal, theatre, students, and hobbyists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fabric and Textile Retail

NAICS

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRALADAA

General Fabric & Textile Stores

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Fabric, Sewing & Needlecraft Retail

SECONDARYCRALADAI

Upholstery & Drapery Fabric Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Fabric, Sewing & Needlecraft Retail

SECONDARYCRALADAJ

Costume & Cosplay Sewing Supplies Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Fabric, Sewing & Needlecraft Retail

Keywords

• Online fabric retail
• Silk fabric wholesale
• Bridal fabric shop
• Fashion textiles supplier
• Couture fabric supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fabric and textile product sales: One-time purchase model where fabrics are sold by the metre at prices displayed per metre (excluding VAT). Most fabrics are sold in 10cm increments, allowing customers to purchase exact quantities needed. Prices range from budget options to premium silk fabrics priced up to £145 per metre.
2. Gift cards: Gift cards available for purchase, allowing customers to give fabric shopping credit as gifts.
3. Remnant and sale items: Sale section featuring remnants and discounted fabrics, including clearance items, last few metres, and seasonal sale products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Top Fabric Of Soho is an online fabric retailer that sells over 20,000 fabrics, trims, buttons, and accessories by the metre (with 10cm minimum increments) via its Magento-based e-commerce website, with worldwide DHL delivery and a free UK swatch service. The catalogue spans silk, brocade, cotton, wool, linen, lace, velvet, embellished, bridal, synthetic, leather, knit, metallic, and tulle fabrics, targeting fashion designers, theatrical and bridal industry buyers, interior designers, fashion students, and individual hobbyists. The company also operates a by-appointment retail showroom in Wembley, London, sells gift cards, and offers a student discount programme.

Product overview

Top Fabric Of Soho operates as an e-commerce fabric retailer offering over 20,000 fabrics, trims, buttons, and accessories. The core product portfolio consists of diverse fabric categories organised into main product lines: Silk Fabrics (the largest category with 1,444+ items including Chiffon, Georgette, Dupion, Satin, Organza, Velvet, Crepe, and Taffeta), Brocade Fabrics (including Indian, European, and Chinese varieties), and general apparel fabrics (Cotton, Wool, Linen, Lace, Velvet, Knits, Synthetics). The offering extends to Embellished Fabrics featuring Sequin and Beaded collections, a specialised Bridal Fabrics range, and complementary accessories including Trimmings, Buttons, and Closures. The business model centres on selling fabric cut lengths from 10cm increments with worldwide DHL delivery, supported by a Swatch Service for colour matching and a Student Discount Programme. The company is B527 Ltd trading as TopFabric.co.uk, with retail operations in Wembley, London by appointment only.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silk Fabrics Comprehensive range of silk fabrics including Chiffon, Georgette, Dupion, Satin, Organza, Velvet, Tulle, Crepe, Taffeta, Faille, and Matka, plus featured subcategories such as Mud Silks and Silk Cotton Blends (1,444+ items). Targeted at fashion designers, couture houses, and bridal makers.
• Brocade Fabric Decorative woven fabrics with raised patterns, including Indian Brocade, European Brocade, Chinese Brocade, and Mexicana varieties (393+ items). Sourced for couture, bridal, and theatrical applications.
• Cotton Fabric Plain cotton fabrics, shirting cotton, and cotton drill fabrics for various garment and craft applications.
• Wool Fabric Includes Wool Venetian, Wool Crepe, Wool Muslin, Wool Coating, and Boiled Wool Fabrics for suiting and outerwear.
• Linen Fabric Natural fibre fabrics suitable for garments, home textiles, and upholstery applications.
• Lace Fabric Delicate fabrics including Beaded Lace, Leavers Lace, French Lace, Chantilly Lace, Corded Lace, Guipure Lace, and Coloured Lace (132+ items), for bridal and couture use.
• Velvet Fabric Luxurious pile fabrics including Silk Velvet, Cotton Velvet, Viscose Velvet, and Other Velvets with various colour options (184+ items).
• Embellished Fabrics Decorated fabrics including Sequin Fabrics (patterns, full cover, overlapping, large, fancy, scattered), Beaded Fabrics (glass beads, iridescent, shells, pearls, jewels), Embroidered Fabrics, Glitter Fabrics, Pleated Fabrics, and Flocked Fabrics.
• Bridal Fabrics Specialised fabrics for wedding attire including Embellished Bridal, Plain Bridal, Bridesmaid Fabrics, Bridal Lace, Veiling Tulle, Bridal Brocades, and Groom accessories.
• Trimmings Decorative trims including Lace Edging (corded, beaded), Diamante and Pearl Trim, Fringing, Beaded Trim, Tassels and Fringe, Motifs, Feather Trim, Cords, Ribbons, and Military Braids.
• Buttons, Buckles and Closures Fastening solutions including Frog Fastenings, Buckles and Others, and Button Clearance items.
• Lining Fabric Inner fabrics including Silk Satin Lining, Antistatic Lining, Viscose Satin Lining, Silk Habotai Lining, and Stretch Lining Fabrics.
• Synthetic Fabrics Man-made fabrics including Polyester and Nylon Fabric options for various applications.
• Leather and Alternative Materials Leather Skins (Hides/Skins, Suede), Leatherette, Latex and PVC Fabric, Faux Fur Fabric, and Plastic Fabric.
• Knits and Jerseys Stretch fabrics including Sweat Shirt Jersey, Soft T-shirt Jersey, Ribbing, Chunky Knits, Silk Jersey, Scuba and Bonded Jersey, and Metallic Knits.
• Metal and Metallic Fabrics Decorative metallic fabrics including Leather and Leatherette metallics, Woven metallics, Foiled metallics, Knitted and Stretch metallics, and Real Metal Chainmaille.
• Tulle Fabric Fine netting fabrics including Net Tulle, Mesh Tulle, Soft Nylon Tulle, Silk Tulle, Flock and Spot Tulle, Metallic Tulle, and Illusion Tulle and Bodystocking.
• Fabric Swatch Service Sample service allowing customers to order fabric swatches for colour matching, with free UK postage. Supports buyers evaluating fabrics before committing to a full purchase.
• Student Discount Programme Exclusive offers and discounts programme for students studying fashion and design, providing accessible pricing for educational customers.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase as gifts for fabric enthusiasts, usable across the product catalogue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enables customers to purchase exact quantities needed, reducing fabric waste from offcuts

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@top.fabric.of.lon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/top-fabric

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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