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The Story of Pacific Fabrics and Its Enduring Legacy
Pacific Fabrics has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s when it was founded as Pacific Iron & Metal by Jules Glant in Seattle. At that time, the company focused on recycling scrap metal and rags, which Jules would collect using his horse-drawn wagon. This commitment to recycling and repurposing materials provided opportunities for the company’s future success in the fabric industry.
During the beginning of World War 2, there was a high demand for fabrics as women were searching for materials to sew blankets and jackets. As a result, the rags were sold for a few pennies per pound.
In 1959, “Pacific Iron’s Fabric World” was established. The company began selling valuable cottons and upholstery remnants from the loft above Pacific Iron & Metal.
The original flagship store, now known as Pacific Fabrics, has grown to an impressive 13,000 square feet. It offers a wide range of high-quality fabrics, including quilting cottons, indoor and outdoor upholstery fabrics, knits, wool, linens, notions, yarns, and a full bridal center. Despite its expansion, Pacific Fabrics remains a beloved fabric shop in Seattle and is still located on 4th Avenue South in downtown Seattle, where the company’s journey began.
