Uniform Wool
A superb range of fabrics from a specialist fine woollen manufacturer in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, who specialises in supplying military clothing to armed forces across the world with made-to-order top quality British woollens. Forget school uniforms, these are premium pieces designed for actual military use.
You will find gabardines, twills, serges, puppytooths and other classic styles in this collection, all of which are perfect for cargo pants, trench coats, bodywarmers, military jackets, utility wear & other classic military styles.
Supple and malleable like suiting wools but with more weight! Think practical, sturdy fabrics that are built to stand the test of time. Featuring gold-woven selvedges ~ a sure sign of quality.
This collection was launched in August 2025, and has very limited availability of 20-30m of each fabric available in total!
100% Virgin Wool Twill - Noble Black (Perfectly Imperfect)
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Specifications:
Weight: Light / Medium
GSM: 242
Composition: 100% Virgin Wool
Width: 146cm / 57.5inch
Perfectly Imperfect Notice:
This cloth was saved from a West Yorkshire woollen manufacturer, where it would otherwise have been destroyed. Rescuing good cloth from waste is what Fabworks is for. The dye on this piece bleeds and will transfer onto hands while the cloth is being handled. It may also mark pale linings, light shirting and upholstery. Wash testing before use is essential, and we would recommend a fully lined garment and care when pairing with pale fabrics. It is offered at a reduced price for this reason. We strongly advise ordering a sample, or a 0.5m Cut Length, to inspect the cloth in detail before committing to a project. View the other photographs to see the fabric closely and know exactly what you are buying.
Colour:
Classic black for all the right reasons: chic, stylish, timeless, goes with everything, and paired with other simply chic tones it has a certain air of sophistication beloved by generations.
Properties:
This timeless, classic black, virgin wool suiting is woven in a superfine twill weave, almost so fine the classic diagonals of the weave are hard to detect. The smooth and lustrous black yarns gleam with the sheen of a finely groomed pedigree specimen and almost look like a sateen weave. The fine yarns do not mean this fabric is flimsy, quite the contrary. Noble Black has the hand of a light to medium blazer weight fabric, and the close weave produces a strong and stable fabric with a deliciously soft and malleable, yet reassuringly weighty drape quality which displays the lustrous sheen when presented to the light.
Garment Suggestions:
Utilise all these admirable qualities by constructing garments with structure and drape combined. Imagine the drama one can create from a versatile and classic fabric.
The Pattern Stash Amelia Skirt will become an indispensable key piece within your wardrobe when fashioned in this hard wearing fabric. Add a matching Jemima Waistcoat for a seriously snappy style, and a matching blazer that will go with everything. Emphasise the heavy drape quality of Noble Black by creating Equestrian style full skirted and fitted bodice Victorian style coats, and lots of other fit and flare styles from classic dresses to fitted wiggle skirts with flirty peplums and swishy godets.
Other Uses:
Create seriously smart Baker Boy caps, flat caps and other timeless accessories from this finest virgin wool twill.
This is a Deadstock Fabric
Did you know that the majority of Fabworks' stock is sourced as deadstock?
This means that once it's sold out it cannot be repeated!
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