100% Wool Tropical Suiting - Herringbone Mist
Only 18m 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: Light
GSM: 189
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 154cm / 60.6inch
Pattern repeat: 2.3cm / 0.9inch
Colour:
Herringbone Mist was woven from a combination of superfine all-wool worsted yarns of taupe-grey and ecru (throughout the warp), the addition of natural white (throughout the weft) produces an allover light, misty grey-beige hue through the classic herringbone weave. Grey-based hues are excellent colours to have in your wardrobe - they sit with most other colours and tones and are perfect for grounding bright colours - especially orange!
Properties:
Herringbone Mist is lightweight but certainly not flimsy, these fabric types can be called tropical or summer weight suiting. High-twist fine yarns create a fabric that is hard-wearing but is airy and breathable and when held to the light is slightly translucent, tailored garments will need breathable lining.
The very lightly textured feel (due to the high twist yarns and herringbone weave) is similar to a very fine wool crepe and boasts the same truly elegant drape quality. This finely woven fabric is perfect for sophisticated gents and ladies’ attire suitable for perpetual wear-ability with crease-resistant properties thanks to its complex light and airy weave and 100% Wool, it will naturally acclimatise to the wearer!
Garment Suggestions:
If suit-making isn't your style, fear not! Put this superb fabric to use for less formal, but equally smart outfits, such as shirts, pinafore dresses, drapey layers like tunics and over shirts/dresses and skirts too. Take a look at Sew Different's Layer Up Collection for a range of versatile pieces.
There are many other patterns suitable for this versatile cross-seasonal fabric from clean simple lines and un-fussy cuts to more feminine gathered and drapey styles. The Maker's Atelier and The Assembly Line have a plethora of patterns that would work brilliantly.
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!
