Brushed Melton Wool Coating - Sou'Wester Yellow
Only 13.5m of this product left in stock
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: Heavy
GSM: 631
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 155cm / 61inch
Colour:
Shades: This cosy felted Brushed Melton boasts a confident, golden Sunshine Yellow. Bold yet comforting, this iconic hue recalls traditional fishermen’s raincoats and sou’wester hats, chosen for both visibility and protection against harsh coastal weather.
Design: A classic felted duffel-style Melton with a smooth, brushed face and no visible pattern. Closely woven and heavily milled for warmth, durability and weather resistance, this flat weave showcases colour and texture without distraction.
Overall: Bold, iconic and wonderfully protective. This Sou'Wester Yellow Melton is a confident outerwear fabric that blends heritage practicality with modern statement style, perfect for coats that need to perform as beautifully as they look.
Properties:
Texture: Closely woven, felted and softly brushed, creating a dense, insulating woollen surface that feels cosy, protective and substantial.
Handle: Extremely stable, firm and hard-wearing, with a comforting weight and a smooth, refined finish. Designed to withstand daily wear while remaining rewarding to sew.
Drape: Heavy and enveloping, with a reassuring, structured fall. Ideal for coats and jackets that benefit from body, warmth and clean silhouettes.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Perfect for classic duffle coats, statement overcoats, winter jackets, utility-inspired field coats and robust shackets. This fabric excels in simple, timeless silhouettes that allow the colour and weight to shine.
Patterns: We would recommend patterns such as the Amara Vest, the Biker Jacket Cardi, the Brooklyn Coat, the Ilford Jacket, the Lyon Jacket, the Phoebe Coat and The Coat.
Other Uses:
Accessories: Excellent for durable bags, satchels, protective covers and winter accessories where structure and warmth are key.
Furnishings: Ideal for upholstery projects, seat pads, boxed cushions, bench covers and draught excluders, adding a bold pop of colour to interiors while remaining practical and hard-wearing.
Upcycling: Offcuts are perfect for appliqué details, reinforced panels, trims or smaller structured projects that benefit from warmth and longevity.
Benefits of sewing with Wool! 🐑
We love wonderful wool! Why? Because it looks beautiful, well yes but did you know wool has a series of superpowers that make it the most incredible natural fibre, suitable for more garment suggestions and sewing inspiration than possibly any other?
Wool has a unique naturally crimped 3D structure which attributes to some brilliant properties & makes it a great fabric to wear throughout all the seasons.
Naturally Breathable: This amazing 3D crimped structure promotes air circulation allowing air to pass through the fabric, allowing for circulation and ventilation for your skin to breathe, keeping you cool.
Shower Resistant: Sheep naturally produce a waxy substance called lanolin. As sheep live outdoors, this naturally occurring wax helps to protect sheep from the elements, naturally shedding water & keeping them dry. This same property is retained within the wool fibres when spun into yarn.
Moisture Absorbing: The moisture-retentive superpowers of wool! It’s hydrophilic core gives wool the ability to wick away moisture keeping you dry and comfortable – this possibly one of our favourite properties because you can stay fresh when wearing wool, from autumn right through to spring!
