Knitted Fabric Texture | Free PBR

Seamless texture (tileable) · PNG, WEBP, PBR ZIP.

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Texture Info

IDknitted-fabric-texture-free-pbr-1
CategoryFabric
FormatsPNG, WEBP, PBR ZIP
Size1k (1024x1024px), 2k (2048x2048px), 4k (4096x4096px), 8k (8192x8192px)
TileableYes

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This knitted fabric texture showcases a finely woven organic material, composed primarily of interlaced polymer fibers that mimic natural yarns. The base substrate reflects a soft, textile surface characterized by a balanced porosity that allows subtle light diffusion, enhancing realism. The fabric’s structure reveals a consistent grain orientation typical of hand-knit or machine-knit textiles, where individual loops and stitches form a distinctive pattern. The surface finish is matte with gentle texture variations, achieved through the interplay of natural fiber irregularities and slight fuzziness, producing a tactile, inviting look. Pigments embedded within the fibers contribute to the warm, neutral coloration, replicating dyed threads without overt gloss or metallic hints, emphasizing its authentic textile nature.

In terms of physically based rendering (PBR) channels, the BaseColor (Albedo) map captures the fabric’s nuanced color variations and subtle shadows cast by the stitches. The Normal map introduces fine surface detail, highlighting the raised loops and knit contours to simulate depth and tactile softness. Roughness values are moderate, reflecting the non-reflective, fibrous surface that scatters light diffusely without shininess. The Metallic channel remains at zero, as this organic material contains no metal content. Ambient Occlusion enhances the perception of depth between individual stitches, emphasizing the knit’s complex topology. Height or Displacement maps provide additional dimensionality, allowing the fabric’s loops and weave to realistically protrude and recede under dynamic lighting and viewing angles.

Offered in up to 8K resolution, this seamless knitted fabric texture is optimized for high-end applications in Blender, Unreal Engine, and Unity, ensuring detailed close-ups and flexible material uses. For best results when integrating this texture, it is recommended to adjust the UV scale to maintain the natural size of stitches relative to your 3D model, avoiding unnatural repetition or blurring. Additionally, fine-tuning the roughness parameter can help simulate different fabric finishes, from softer, worn knits to slightly stiffer, newer textiles. Height and parallax settings can further enhance the tangible quality of the knit, making it ideal for realistic clothing, upholstery, or interior design visualizations. This texture’s license ensures it is free to use for both personal and commercial projects, making it a versatile asset for any PBR material library.

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Best Uses for This Texture

  • Upholstery, cushions and furniture
  • Clothing previews and textile surfaces
  • Interior design materials
  • Game props and soft-surface assets
  • Patterned background materials

Using This PBR Texture in Blender

Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on your model.

  • Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
  • Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
  • Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
  • Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup

For the full step-by-step setup, see How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender. Browse related material examples in wood, concrete, and metal.

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FAQ

Is this texture seamless and tileable?

Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.

Which resolutions and formats are available?

Use the download controls on this page: they expose the available PNG, WEBP or engine ZIP choices and supported resolutions for this asset.

Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?

Use the engine ZIP choices to package compatible source maps for Blender, Unreal Engine or Unity, then verify the imported material in the target application.

Is commercial use allowed?

Commercial-use permission is not verified for this record. Confirm the original source and license before production use.

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