100% British Wool Herringbone Furnishing Fabric
This top-notch British woollen tweed fabric is woven using wool to the British Wool standards mark, from a renowned company supplying top interior designers. Wool tweed fabrics have a timeless style admired by the world over, and this silver-haired beau is a perfect example. Suitable for both clothing and soft furnishings projects.
100% British Wool Tweed - Wintering Wall
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.
Facts & Specifications:
Weight: Medium
GSM: 350
Composition: 100% British Wool
Width: 140cm / 55.1inch
Chevron Size/Pattern Repeat: 1.5cm / 0.6inch
Martindale Rub Count: 20,000
Care: Dry clean only
Colour:
Shade: Wintering Wall takes its name from a particular rural spot in North Yorkshire in the village of Gunnerside, where ancient dry stone walls sit weathered with time, bracing the elements. Testament to other ancient crafts like this superb wool fabric with its multi-hued grey palette of limestone hues, woven with storm grey warp yarns and lighter mist grey weft yarns, creating a nail head/running stitch style weave.
Design: Flat tweedy nail-head style weave with detailed accent yarns producing a versatile grey melange.
Style: Timeless, classic, understated, intellectual. Versatile-suitable for classic styles or uber modern, depending on your aesthetic.
Fabric Properties (Texture, Handle, Drape):
This top-notch British woollen tweed fabric is woven using wool to the British Wool standards mark, in a classic herringbone weave.
Texture: This boasts a traditional characteristic wool feel, lightly brushed, cosy and warm, all the properties of a closely woven classic wool tweed. Protective against the elements.
Handle: This is a closely woven all-wool fabric with a versatile medium weight and a traditional wool look and feel that boasts a stable handle
Drape: Drapes reassuringly with the promise of cosy warmth, lending itself well to insulating curtains or comfy outer layers.
How To Best Purpose British Wool Herringbone For Furnishing Projects
Ideal for soft furnishings, both upholstery and curtaining, either in the home or in commercial settings.
Perfect for creating standout cushions and upholstery projects with warmth and texture. A versatile & luxurious traditional tweed ideal for both interiors and fashion.
Furnishings: Perfect for upholstering chairs, sofas and loose box covers. This fabric will create cosy, insulting classic, timeless curtains. Consider hard fold Roman blinds and flat upholstered pelmets. Add matching soft furnishing accessories to your room - cushions, bolsters, bean bags and footstools/cubes.
Drapeability: Drapes reassuringly with the promise of cosy warmth, this quality all-woollen fabric is sure to keep the chill out while looking super stylish.
Style: Timeless, classic, understated, intellectual. Versatile-suitable for classic styles or uber modern, depending on your aesthetic.
Garment Suggestions & How To Wear British Wool Herringbone
Although this fabric is recommended for upholstery and furnishing uses, its properties and soft handle makes it suitable for garments, designed for keeping you warm.
The 100% Wool fibres forming the stylish, insulating weave will lend themselves well to cosy, outerwear pieces such as coats, capes, jackets and coatigans
If you are intending to create wearable garments, we recommend purchasing a Sample to be able to conduct your own wash and wear tests.
Types: Fashion classic outerwear pieces and hard-wearing separates. Simple yet stylish pencil skirts, A-line skirts and waistcoats are a perfect place to start. Shift dresses and pinafore dresses are super comfy and will make classic key pieces. When you’re feeling more confident, try classic jackets, coats and capes.
Patterns: Try The Jemima Waistcoat, the Amelia Skirt, the Ilford Jacket and The Blazer by The Avid Seamstress would be perfect.
Other Practical Uses
Don't limit yourself to furnishing and clothing projects, this fabric is also ideal for craft projects, matching accessories and bags, textiles art - Make the most of its hardwearing, insulating properties.
Accessories: Bags, crafts, draught excluders, storage cubes, and so much more.
Upcycling: Put your scraps to use with rag rugs, wall hangings, textile art and bags.
British Wool
This fabric has official woolmark certification to prove its authenticity and origins. Made using wool from British sheep, by British farmers, with all textile elements produced in Britain.
Supplier Information
Sourced directly from a respected manufacturer local to Fabworks in the heart of the Heavy Woollen District. The manufacturer of this high-end collection of fabrics specialise in top quality wool furnishings, supplying a range of top designer household names.
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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