Misc parts Headliner fabric

[jca]

Originally Posted by gabe.inc

Do you guys recommend buying an OEM fabric or should I just buy one from a fabric store? If so should I do it all on my own or should I take my car to TJ since I live about 20 mins from the border and get it done over there.

I've done two diy headliners, my ti and my wife's mini-van. Bought the fabric from a fabric store which had a nice selection of colors and shades to choose from. Got very close matches to oem, close enough for me, anyway.

[BRADESTAR]

I was planning on going to a JoAnn's to look for a fabric. Is there a specific "headliner material", or do I bring the original material and try to find a match?

It seems it's a light fleece-type material. Is it possible to use other fabrics (cotton prints/perforated pleather)? Trying to match the thickness seems smart, is weight involved as well?