Getting to Approved Textiles
Public Transportation:
- SEPTA: Use the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street Station, then a 15-minute walk south.
- Bus Routes: 57 and 47 stop nearby at 4th and Bainbridge.
Parking:
- Street Parking: Our block of 4th Street is metered, with vigilant enforcement by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA)—check signs and meters (2 hour limit) carefully.
- Paid Parking: Available on Bainbridge Street and Front Street.
Walking:
- From South Street, head south on 4th Street to reach our location.
Approved Textiles: Building Meaningful Relationships
At Approved Textiles, relationships are at the heart of everything we do—our ties to the land, our craft, and each other. Many of our offerings come from deep, firsthand experiences and the strong connections we've already built. We’re excited to expand these relationships and collaborate with like-minded partners. If you’d like to join us in enriching our craft and community, let us know by completing the form below.
for questions, wholesale, and custom orders
Please reach out with any questions about our fabrics. Due to limited quantities, swatches are not always available, but we are happy to send video and additional photos of any fabric.
Approved Textiles are available for wholesale. Please fill out the contact form below or email matthew@approved-textiles.com. Minimum wholesale order is 100 meters per style of fabric.
We also produce custom hand loom woven fabrics in increments of 50 meters. Capabilities for custom fabric include
- natural fibers and combinations of cotton, linen, silk, and wool
- natural dyes or eco friendly chemical dyes
- woven patterns with jacquard, jamdani (extra weft), and integrated sequins
- surface patterns with block printing and batik
Please fill out the contact form below or email matthew@approved-textiles.com