Category AI Visibility Report
Fabric By The Yard AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈12,983
Est. AI queries / month
29
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 29 buyer topics in Fabric By The Yard across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 12,983 AI queries per month.
- Sunbrella leads the AI shelf with 5% of brand mentions, followed by Fabric Wholesale Direct (4.9%) and Robert Kaufman (4.3%). The top three hold 14.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “curtain fabric by the yard” (top keyword “curtain fabric by the yard”, ~880 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (34.8% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunbrella | 276 | 5% |
| 2 | Fabric Wholesale Direct | 270 | 4.9% |
| 3 | Robert Kaufman | 240 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Ottertex | 230 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Crypton | 134 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Riley Blake Designs | 119 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Revolution Fabrics | 108 | 2% |
| 8 | Moda Fabrics | 108 | 2% |
| 9 | Cuddle | 105 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Rodeo Home | 103 | 1.9% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| curtain fabric by the yard | ≈1,901 | curtain fabric by the yard | 880 |
| curtain and drapery fabric by the yard | ≈1,898 | curtain fabric by the yard | 880 |
| plaid fabric by the yard | ≈1,885 | plaid fabric by the yard | 1,000 |
| leather fabric by the yard | ≈1,851 | faux leather fabric by the yard | 1,000 |
| sheer fabric by the yard | ≈1,839 | tulle fabric by the yard | 720 |
| sparkly fabric by the yard | ≈1,826 | sequin fabric by the yard | 720 |
| disney fabric by the yard | ≈1,783 | disney fabric by the yard | 720 |
| silk and satin fabric by the yard | — | silky fabric by the yard | 1,900 |
| christmas fabric by the yard | — | fabric by the yard christmas | 3,600 |
| fleece fabric by the yard | — | fabric by the yard fleece | 12,100 |
| felt fabric by the yard | — | felt by the yard | 3,600 |
| outdoor fabric by the yard | — | outdoor fabric by the yard | 3,600 |
| velvet fabric by the yard | — | velveteen fabric by the yard | 1,900 |
| lace and tulle fabric by the yard | — | fabric lace by the yard | 1,600 |
| leather and vinyl fabric by the yard | — | vinyl fabric by the yard | 1,300 |
| faux fur fabric by the yard | — | mink fabric by the yard | 2,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 344 | 34.8% |
| spandexbyyard.com | 36 | 3.6% |
| oilclothbytheyard.com | 31 | 3.1% |
| shannonfabrics.com | 30 | 3% |
| etsy.com | 27 | 2.7% |
| moodfabrics.com | 23 | 2.3% |
| spoonflower.com | 22 | 2.2% |
| bigduckcanvas.com | 21 | 2.1% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for fabric by the yard?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Sunbrella (5%), Fabric Wholesale Direct (4.9%), Robert Kaufman (4.3%), Ottertex (4.2%), Crypton (2.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about fabric by the yard?
GEOly estimates ~12,983 AI queries per month in this category across 29 buyer topics, led by “curtain fabric by the yard”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for fabric by the yard?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, spandexbyyard.com, oilclothbytheyard.com, shannonfabrics.com, etsy.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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