If you’ve ever shopped on Etsy for fabric, you’ve probably noticed something: most sellers are based in the U.S. That means Canadian buyers end up paying extra for shipping, waiting longer for delivery, and sometimes getting hit with duties and taxes at the border.
The good news? You don’t have to. Right here in Canada, Equus Fabrics supplies the same high-quality fabrics you’d find on Etsy — and often at better prices, with faster delivery.
On the surface, ordering from a U.S.-based Etsy shop seems fine. But Canadian buyers quickly run into problems:
Expensive shipping fees
Long delivery times (sometimes weeks)
Surprise duties & brokerage charges
Currency exchange driving up the cost
What looked like a $25 fabric order suddenly feels like $50+ by the time it arrives at your door.
That’s where Equus Fabrics changes the game. We sell fabric by the yard across Canada — including Tuscany linen, velvet, duvetyne, sheers, and upholstery fabrics — all available without border headaches.
Right now Canadian DIY online businesses that relayed heavy on the US market has been deeply impacted. With Equus we can help soften the hit by providing you with cheaper or better alternatives.
Faster delivery across Canada
No surprise duty fees
Canadian pricing (no U.S. exchange rate shocks)
Wholesale quality — the same fabrics used in theatre, hospitality, and design projects
On Etsy, some of the top searches for fabric by the yard in Canada include:
Linen fabric for curtains (Tuscany linen, natural and breathable)
Velvet upholstery fabric (plush, luxurious, available in multiple colours)
Blackout fabric / duvetyne (perfect for events, theatre, and photography)
Sheer drapery fabric (light, airy, ideal for weddings and décor)
Equus Fabrics stocks all of these — and because we’re Canadian, your order doesn’t get stuck at the border.
Many customers are surprised when they discover Equus:
“I always thought I had to buy from the U.S. — I didn’t realize there was a Canadian supplier with better quality and faster shipping!”
If you’re tired of paying more for fabric on Etsy because of U.S. shipping and tariffs, it’s time to shop local. Equus Fabrics offers Canadian buyers the fabrics they love — Tuscany linen, velvet, duvetyne, sheers, and more — with faster shipping, lower costs, and no surprises.
👉 Order your fabric by the yard from Equus Fabrics today, and see why Canadians are switching from Etsy to local.
