Most surviving fabric commemoratives consist of Irish linen tea towels. The pristine condition in which most of them are found suggest that most of them were never used, since the fabric is as crisp and the colors are as bright as if they had never been laundered. Many designs exist showing unflattering portraits of the couple, while others show St. Paul's Cathedral or floral designs surrounding their initials. Other fabric collectibles include polyester or silk scarves with portraits of the couple or beautiful floral designs, as well as lace panels.
 

The sofa pillow was designed and hand printed by Hugh and Sophia Blackwell and the pincushion was created by Mary Gardiner for Cuckoobird.

On the back of the pincushion it reads, “Designed to Celebrate the wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, July 29, 1981.”

Clothing was also manufactured to mark the occasion. A recent ebay auction featured a colorful three-piece outfit consisting of a one piece sun suit, jacket and hat made of fabric that featured wedding bells, St. Paul's Cathedral, and banners saying Royal Wedding on the cloth. The manufacturer's label read Joanna Haynes.
 

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