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When you’re building your own bag whether it’s a burly backpack or a sleek sling the liner fabric is one of the most overlooked choices you’ll make. Everyone obsesses over the exterior (we get it), but a good liner elevates a project from “nice” to “wow, this feels legit.”
A great liner changes how your bag looks, feels, and functions. It affects organization, durability, structure, and even how confident you are diving into your bag in low light. Below, we’ll break down why liners are worth your attention and highlight our favorite options that makers return to again and again.
A liner adds refinement. It makes a handmade bag feel polished, adds strength, protects the exterior fabric, and makes the inside of your project easier to use. Liners help hide your internal seams, reinforce high-wear areas, create a cleaner silhouette, and give your bag a longer life. They also let you introduce pops of color or textures that would be too bold or too delicate for the outside of your bag.
A premium choice for makers who want durability and aesthetics in one material. Venom Gridstop ECO holds stitches beautifully, adds abrasion resistance, and the tonal grid introduces just the right amount of visual contrast inside your bag. The color range is unbeatable, and its hand-feel strikes a perfect balance between structure and pliability.
Price: $23.50 / yard
Colors: Black, Blaze Orange, Charcoal Gray, Olive, Moroccan Blue, Soft Purple
A reliable, budget-friendly workhorse that stays on our bestseller list for good reason. One of the most-loved things about this material is its lack of texture and ripstop weave. In certain instances a flat color is preferred. Plus, it makes it easier to wipe down when you spill greek yogurt inside your backpack.
For those of you that want a custom print version of this material, 1.9 oz PU Coated Ripstop Polyester is a great alternative that delivers endless color opportunities.
Price: $9 / yard
Colors: Black, Blaze Orange, Charcoal Gray, Dark Olive, White
HEX70 brings a bold hexagonal pattern that makes the inside of your bag equally as “wow” as the outside. The texture adds visual depth, the PU coating boosts durability and weather resistance, and the XL width makes it perfect for bigger projects where minimizing seams matters. It's a great middle-weight liner that won’t overwhelm the inside of your bag but still gives it personality.
Price: $10 / yard
Colors: Black, Burnt Orange, Charcoal Gray, Coyote Brown, Dark Olive, Hunter Green, Purple Haze, Vader Blue, White
A sleeper favorite for makers who want something subtle and soft. 100D ROBIC punches well above its price point with surprisingly good durability and stitch holding. The colors lean earthy and calm and less flashy than others on this list but incredibly refined. Its pliable hand-feel won’t add structure, making it perfect for bags that need to stay flexible and lightweight.
Price: $9.60 / Yard
Colors: Black, Charcoal Gray, Dark Olive, Electric Lime, Steel Blue
If you want a premium liner that adds structure, this is the one. EPX200 is known for its rich, vibrant colors and crisp feel. It’s thicker than most liners, which gives your bag a sturdier internal frame even without additional interfacing. It’s an amazing choice for daypacks, camera bags, organizers, and any project where you want the inside to feel tough and intentional.
Price: $12 / half yard ($24 / yard)
Colors: Black, Bright Orange, Army Olive, Bright Blue, Lilac, Wolf Grey, Tropic Teal, Coyote Brown, Fuschia
Choosing a liner isn’t just choosing a fabric, it’s choosing how your project feels every time you reach for something inside your bag. Whether you want bold colors, extra durability, wipeability, softness, structure, or a combination of all of the above, there’s a liner on this list that will elevate your next project. If you're unsure which direction to go, start with how you want the inside of the bag to feel . From there, the perfect fabric becomes a lot easier to pick.
Ready to upgrade your next build? Dive into these liner fabrics and turn the inside of your bag into something you’re proud of every time you open it.
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