Short answer
Buy the Marvy 522 fine point for lettering and detail, the 622 broad point for filling areas, the 722 brush point for brush strokes, and the 222 Deco Fabric marker for dark fabrics. The 522 and 622 listings describe permanent, non-toxic ink with no steaming or ironing needed, while Uchida’s FAQ explains heat setting with an iron and a cotton press cloth. Prewash, test on a scrap, and wash inside out.
Marvy Uchida fabric marker lines
Marvy Uchida fabric marker lines, from the Amazon listings
| Line | Tip | Listing notes | Best for |
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| 522 Fine Point | Fine bullet | Odorless, acid-free, non-toxic permanent ink; no steaming or ironing needed | Lettering, names, detail lines |
| 622 Broad Point | Broad bullet | Acid-free, non-toxic pigmented ink; water resistant when dry; no prewashing needed | Filling areas, bold outlines |
| 722 Brush Point | Brush | Machine wash or dry clean, no ironing needed, per the listings | Brush strokes, shading, lettering |
| 122 Ball and Brush | Fine ball + brush | Two ends; works best on natural fibers like cotton | Line and fill with one pen |
| 222 Deco Fabric | Fine point | For dark colored fabrics; acid-free, non-toxic, odorless, lightfast; apply to prewashed cotton | Designs on dark fabric |
The number tells you the tip. The suffix tells you the color: 522-C-12 is gray, 622-C-6 is brown, 622-C-33 is navy. That makes it easy to reorder one color you use up.
Marvy fabric marker vs Deco Fabric
The 522, 622 and 722 lines are dye-style fabric markers: the ink soaks into the fibers and tints them, which looks best on white and light fabric. The 222 Deco Fabric listing says it is made for dark colored fabrics, so choose it when the shirt is navy or black. For bright white on black, a dedicated white fabric paint marker is still the most reliable; see white fabric markers. Uchida’s opaque paint marker line is DecoColor, covered on our DecoColor page; it is a paint marker, not a fabric marker, and Uchida’s FAQ notes DecoColor cannot be removed from fabric.
How to use Marvy Uchida fabric markers
- Prewash
Wash and dry the item with no fabric softener. The Deco Fabric listing says to apply to prewashed fabrics.
- Stretch and back it
Put card or a shirt board under the fabric so ink does not bleed through and the surface stays flat.
- Test on a scrap or seam
The listings note all fabrics differ and ink may bleed through thinner fabrics.
- Draw with light strokes
Natural fibers like cotton take the ink best, per the listings. Go slowly on loose weaves.
- Let it dry
Give the ink time to dry fully before handling.
- Heat set if you want extra wash life
Uchida’s FAQ: iron per the fabric’s temperature, with a piece of cotton fabric on top, pressing several times to bind the color.
Uchida’s heat-setting steps are on its FAQ page. The 522 and 622 listings say no ironing is needed, so heat setting is an extra step, not a requirement for those lines. Our guide to paint pens on fabric compares setting steps across brands.
Colors: grays, browns and navy
Marvy Uchida sells many single colors, which is useful for the shades budget sets skip. Gray comes as a 522 fine gray, a 522 cool light grey and a 622 warm gray; brown comes in 622 broad, 722 olive brown, 122 ball and brush, and 222 Deco Fabric; navy in 522 and 622. Color-specific pages: grey fabric markers and brown fabric markers. For multi-color sets from other makers, see Tulip and fabric markers; for laundry-proof labeling, permanent fabric markers.
Wash care
- Wait at least a day after drawing before the first wash.
- Wash inside out in cool water on a gentle cycle; skip bleach.
- Line dry or tumble low; high heat and friction fade dye-based ink.
- Expect some fading over many washes, especially on synthetic blends.
Marvy Uchida fabric markers on Amazon
Fine, broad, brush and Deco Fabric lines, each listing checked by hand.
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Uchida 522-C-12 Marvy Fine Point Fabric Marker, Gray
The fine 522 line: odorless, acid-free permanent ink for detail, per the listing.
- Fine point
- Gray
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Uchida 522-C-33 Marvy Fine Point Fabric Marker, Navy
A fine navy for lettering and outlines on light fabric.
- Fine point
- Navy
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Uchida 622-C-6 Marvy Broad Point Fabric Marker, Brown
The broad 622 for covering larger areas, with pigmented ink per the listing.
- Broad point
- Brown
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Uchida 622-C-3 Marvy Broad Point Fabric Marker, Blue
A broad blue for bold fills.
- Broad point
- Blue
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Uchida 722-C-1 Marvy Fabric Brush Point Marker, Black
The 722 brush tip in black for brush lettering on fabric.
- Brush point
- Black
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Uchida 222-C-6 Marvy Deco Fabric Fine Point Marker, Brown
The Deco Fabric line, made for dark colored fabrics per the listing.
- Fine point
- For dark fabric
Each pick links to an Amazon listing we checked by hand. Prices, colors and pack sizes change on Amazon, so check the listing before you buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Questions people ask
Are Marvy Uchida fabric markers good?
They are a long-running, widely stocked choice sold in many single colors, which makes them handy for matching or replacing one color. We found no recent independent fabric tests to quote, so we cannot rank them against Tulip or Crayola. The listings describe odorless, acid-free, non-toxic permanent ink that works best on natural fibers like cotton.
Are Marvy fabric markers permanent?
The 522 fine point listing describes permanent ink, and the 622 broad point listing says it is water resistant when dry, with no steaming or ironing needed. Uchida’s own FAQ explains heat setting with an iron as a way to bind the drawing to the fabric, so many users iron anyway for extra wash life. Wash inside out on a gentle cycle.
What is the best brand of fabric markers?
It depends on the job. Tulip and Crayola are common for kids and T-shirts, Marvy Uchida for single colors and fine lettering, edding 4500 for heat-set durability, and opaque fabric paint markers for dark fabric. Choose by tip size, fabric color and whether the maker gives a setting step you can follow.
What is the best fabric marker for drawing on fabric?
For line drawing, a fine point fabric marker such as the Marvy 522, used on smooth, prewashed cotton. For filling shapes, a broad point such as the 622 or a brush tip such as the 722. For drawing on dark fabric, an opaque marker such as Marvy’s Deco Fabric 222 or a white fabric paint marker.
Are fabric markers wash proof?
No marker is wash proof forever, but fabric markers set as the maker directs are wash resistant. Prewash without softener, let the ink dry, heat set if the maker suggests it, then wash inside out in cool water and line dry or tumble low. Colors on high-friction spots fade first.
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-12. Specs and availability change; check the listing before you buy.