"OUR AIM IS TO CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUE SO THE BUYER GETS SOMETHING THEY'LL NEVER FIND ON THE MASS MARKET".

For 28 years, fashion designers, couturiers and brides alike have sought out Tyler's Fabrics for their expertise and exquisite range of-exclusive fabrics.

Specialists in luxurious silks and French lace, Tyler's is far from your ordinary fabric emporium. With a dedication to natural fibres and a lifetime of experience behind him, owner Michael Tyler sources his fabrics from Spain, France and Italy; fine silks are imported from China, and all beading is done by hand in India according to specifications.

Tyler's is quick to stress that each of the fabrics in the collection are unique to Tyler's Fabrics.

"We have all our laces dyed to match our silks", he says, "Our aim is to create something unique so the buyer gets something they'll never find on the mass market."

Well known within the fashion trade, Tyler's has long been a source of inspiration for leading bridal and eveningwear designers. With a strong clientele based on word-of-mouth and direct referrals, brides turning to Tyler's for help in creating their dream gown will find themselves in capable hands.

"The key to our business is that everybody knows what they're doing. We don't employ sales people - we employ people that understand their trade", says Tyler, His personal advice for brides is to "have an idea of what you're looking for, from the desired style and drape of the material, to the design of the garment itself".
"Looking for fabric isn't like looking at a finished garment," he explains. "The greatest mistake is that they'll fall in love with a particular fabric which won't work with the design they've envisioned - which is why we're here to provide guidance".

A treasure trove of colours and textures, the collection includes French beaded Calais lace, beaded tulles, coordinating silk georgette, duchesse satins and French satins. "Everything will coordinate back to something else - all our fabrics all match", says Tyler. "We can assist with any look that a bride to wants to achieve" he adds.

Passionate about his work, Tyler relishes the design aspect of his work, and is constantly working towards making 'everything that little bit more unique and special'. "But when we get a note from a customer on the back of a photo that says 'thank you for your help', that's all we need", Tyler says.

"We know that's our job well done."