fabfab

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fabfab is a German e-commerce company that has operated multiple European online shops selling fabrics, sewing supplies, and DIY crafting materials, along with digital sewing patterns and e-books.

Schenefeld, Germany
fabfab.net
Owned by The Creative Club

About fabfab

fabfab (often styled in lowercase) is a German e-commerce company specializing in fabrics, haberdashery, and DIY craft supplies. Through a network of country‑specific online shops such as stoffe.de, tissus.net, myfabrics.co.uk, and others, the business has offered tens of thousands of fabrics for fashion, home décor, and upholstery, plus sewing notions, patterns, and digital tutorials across much of Europe. It has been headquartered in Schenefeld, near Hamburg, and marketed itself as a leading online destination for sewing and textile enthusiasts.([pinovacapital.com](https://www.pinovacapital.com/fileadmin/redaktion/Publications/PINOVA-Capital-Press-release-FABFAB-PINOVA.pdf?utm_source=openai))

A charge labeled “PAYPAL *FABFAB 3110306” typically indicates that you purchased fabric, sewing supplies, or related DIY products from one of fabfab’s webshops, with PayPal used as the payment method. The numeric suffix (such as 3110306) is usually an internal order, customer, or transaction reference rather than a separate merchant. Depending on the country you ordered from, the storefront name on the website may have been stoffe.de, myfabrics.co.uk, tissus.net, stoffen.net, or another local brand run by fabfab, but the legal merchant processing the payment is fabfab GmbH, hence the “FABFAB” text in the descriptor.([preqin.com](https://www.preqin.com/data/profile/asset/fabfab-gmbh/101175?utm_source=openai))

To verify or resolve questions about this charge, start by searching your email for order confirmations from stoffe.de, myfabrics, or similar country sites around the transaction date, and compare the PayPal transaction ID and amount. You can also log into your PayPal account, open the transaction details, and you should see the merchant contact information for fabfab or the specific local shop. If the goods never arrived, were faulty, or you suspect fraud, you can contact the shop’s customer service (usually via the contact form or support email listed on the relevant country site) and, if needed, open a dispute or claim through PayPal, which is particularly important because fabfab and its umbrella brand The Creative Club have undergone restructuring and insolvency proceedings in recent years.([restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net](https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/204261?utm_source=openai))

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to fabfab.

  1. PAYPAL *FABFAB 3110306

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my bank or PayPal statement show a charge from “PAYPAL *FABFAB” instead of the fabric website name I ordered from?

fabfab is the underlying company behind several local fabric and sewing webshops such as stoffe.de, tissus.net, myfabrics.co.uk, and stoffen.net. When you pay via PayPal, the legal merchant of record is fabfab GmbH, so your statement may show “PAYPAL *FABFAB” plus a reference number, even though you placed the order on a locally branded site.

What did I likely buy from fabfab to generate this charge?

Most charges from fabfab relate to online purchases of fabrics by the metre, haberdashery items (zippers, buttons, thread), sewing tools, or DIY kits. In some cases, you may also have bought digital sewing patterns or e‑books through one of their platforms, which are billed by fabfab as well.

Does fabfab operate subscriptions, or are most charges one‑time purchases?

fabfab’s business is primarily based on one‑time orders for fabric and sewing supplies. They do not typically run consumer subscription plans, so recurring monthly charges are uncommon; repeated charges usually indicate multiple separate orders rather than a subscription.

How can I cancel or change an order I placed with fabfab if it has already been charged?

Because fabfab fulfills physical goods, orders enter picking and packing quickly. If you need to cancel or change an order, use the contact form or support email on the specific country site (e.g., stoffe.de or myfabrics.co.uk) as soon as possible and include your order number and PayPal transaction ID. If dispatch has already occurred, you may instead need to use the return process described on the site’s help pages.

How do I request a refund from fabfab for missing or damaged fabric?

Check the returns or complaints section on the relevant storefront (such as stoffe.de) and follow their instructions, usually involving photos of damage, your order number, and proof of payment. Submit your claim via their support form or email. If you paid with PayPal and cannot resolve the issue directly with fabfab within the stated timeframe, you can open a PayPal dispute for additional buyer protection.

Is it normal to see a small pending or temporary PayPal authorization from fabfab?

Some customers may see an initial pending PayPal authorization when they place an order, followed by the final captured amount when the order is processed. The initial authorization may appear briefly as a separate line but should fall away or be merged into the final transaction once the payment is completed or canceled.

How can I confirm which exact fabfab order matches the “FABFAB 3110xxx” reference on my statement?

Log into your PayPal account and click on the “PAYPAL *FABFAB” transaction, then note the transaction ID and date. Next, search your email inbox for fabfab, stoffe.de, myfabrics, or related terms around that date; the order confirmation email will usually show the same date and amount. The numeric suffix in the descriptor (e.g., 3110306) often corresponds to fabfab’s internal order or invoice number, which you can match to the order confirmation or packing slip.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a fabfab charge and have never ordered fabric online?

First, verify with family members or housemates who may share your PayPal account or card to see if they placed a fabric or sewing-related order. If no one recognizes the purchase, contact the relevant fabfab-operated shop using the details in your PayPal transaction to request the order information. If it still appears unauthorized, immediately report the transaction to your card issuer and to PayPal, and request that they investigate and reverse the charge if it is confirmed as fraudulent.

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