Cotton Gaberdine - Military Olive
Only 19m 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.
Overview:
Military Olive is a luxe cotton gaberdine, as for our other fine cotton gaberdines. A superfine twill with a silky, almost sateen smooth finish, the close fine weave produces a strong and stable fabric with a hard wearing yet luxurious feel. Ideal for classic trench coats and mackintoshes.
Specifications:
Weight: Medium / Heavy
GSM: 313
Composition: 100% Cotton
Width: 149cm / 58.6inch
Colour:
Shades: A classic military olive.
Design: Superfine twill with a silky, almost sateen smooth finish.
Overall: A smart, classic olive with a quiet lustre.
Properties:
Texture: A superfine twill with a silky, almost sateen smooth face.
Handle: Close, fine weave giving real strength and stability with a luxurious finish.
Drape: Stable and crisp, drapes at length but suited to structured and semi structured styles.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Ideal for classic trench coats and mackintoshes, and for tailored trousers, jackets and slim fit styles.
Patterns: Shepherd - Merchant & Mills, Paynter - Merchant & Mills
Other Uses:
Accessories: Hard wearing enough for bags, totes, caps and structured accessories.
Furnishings: A practical choice for durable home accents, storage and workroom projects.
Upcycling: Strong and stable enough to rework into sturdy utility projects.
Denim & Drills/Twills
Denims, Drills and twills are practical and hard-wearing fabrics thanks to their close weave construction with lightly raised diagonal ridges. These fine twill weave, stable handle, (often with slight ease width-wise) mediumweight, reassuringly heavy drape and pleasing cotton feel, these fabrics make perfect for a plethora of hard-wearing fun and fab garments.
These fabrics boasts excellent strength, stability and a versatile handle. They will drape well (when used at length) and has a pleasing malleable hand, yet will hold crisp details such as collars and top-stitched panels: characteristic of jeans and utility styles.
