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The Bare Necessities - Clear TPU Vinyl

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Category: 33 - CLEAR TPU Vinyl - RET

Your sock drawer just gasped.

Soft, flexible, and totally beginner-friendly, this vinyl is nothing like the stiff, sticky PVC that gives clear materials a bad rap. 

✨ Why You’ll Love It

  • Soft, pliable feel that’s easy to sew
  • Durable and waterproof for long-lasting, worry-free makes
  • No sticky drag under your presser foot – glides like a dream with a Teflon foot
  • Domestic machine-friendly (yes, even for first-timers)
  • Stays flexible but holds its shape beautifully in finished projects

Need some inspiration? Try these bag patterns:

  • Project Bags from By Annie
  • Clear Top Picnic Pouch by OklaRoots
  • Colleen Tote Bag by Love You Sew Patterns

Sewing tips for best results:

Use a 90/14 MicroTex needle, set your stitch length to at least 3mm, and use a Teflon foot to help it glide smoothly. We recommend polyester thread like Gütermann Mara 70 (Tex40) – it’s strong, consistent, and perfect for this material.

Care Instructions Wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild soap to keep your projects looking fresh. Avoid harsh chemicals to preserve the material.
Content Clear TPU
Size Available in pre-cut rolls, 12” x 52” WOF. Not cut continuously if you order multiples.
Thickness 0.4mm
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Edward Z. ★★★★★

This vinyl is so much softer and more pliable than the stiff, sticky PVC I’ve dealt with before. It lies perfectly flat without curling at the edges, which makes it a dream to cut and sew.

Adam N. ★★★★★

Finally, a clear vinyl that doesn’t fight back—it’s genuinely soft and pliable right out of the package, so even my shaky first cuts came out clean without any cracking or sticking. I’ve used it on a few craft projects and it’s been way easier to handle than the stiff PVC I dreaded.

Julian S. ★★★★★

I was pleasantly surprised by how soft and pliable this vinyl is compared to the stiff clear sheets I've used before. It didn't fight me at all while I was cutting and sewing it for a pouch project.

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