Heavy Wool Melton - Silver Grey Cosy (Perfectly Imperfect)

Specifications:

Weight: Heavy

GSM: 512

Composition: 100% Wool

Width: 156cm / 61.4inch

Fade crease running down the centre of fabric width 

Perfectly Imperfect Notice:

A Note on ‘Gas Fume Fading’

Deadstock fabric by its nature, does not come to Fabworks straight off the weaving loom, and usually, but not always, we know the previous storage conditions. Whilst Fabworks buys high quality fabrics (mostly commissioned by high end designers and fashion brands), often there is no exact date of manufacture nor proof of the temperature and light conditions at which it was stored.

From time to time, some natural fibre fabrics—particularly those in delicate lighter shades—may experience a rare phenomenon known as ‘gas fume fading’. This is a rare reaction of certain dyes in natural fibre textiles when exposed to the air, and results in a subtle discolouration over time. It should be noted that this does not affect the quality or longevity of the fabric. The pieces affected show a faint faded line down the length of the fabric, where it has been folded to half width—a gentle reminder of its journey before reaching you. This is an uncommon occurrence, but one we feel is worth mentioning, as part of our commitment to transparency and care. We recommend ordering extra fabric to allow for this imperfection – note that the width of the fabric is the true width, not accounting for the faint fading down the middle of the length.

Colour:

Silver Grey Cosy boasts a solid light grey hue, the colour of an early misty morning when the mist sits in the valleys just before the sun rises above the horizon. This versatile cool hue is ideal as a classic stand-alone statement or to temper brighter colours when colour-blocking. grey hues are a 'go-to' when people reach for garments that are easy to coordinate with existing pieces within the wardrobe.

Properties:

Silver Grey Cosy has a dense hard-wearing feel with a cosy lightly napped/brushed surface. Melton fabrics are often the same on the face and the reverse and this is no exception. This fabric is super stable and boasts a heavy drape quality. It has excellent natural insulation properties perfect to keep the wearer warm and cosy, it will shrug off a light shower of rain.

Garment Suggestions:

The hard-wearing woollen feel makes this fabric best suited to outerwear garments and accessories; Duffle Coats and pea coats spring to mind. To soften against the feel of the wool, line this fabric with a silky soft lining from our Jewel Jacquard Collection.

Melton fabrics are super easy to use and they are less prone to fray. Create a simple unlined cardigan-style blanket coat. These satisfying makes are like comfort blankets you can wear. Create the cutest children's duffle coats with coordinating toggles, classic coats and capes, blazers and '80s/'90s style overcoats. There are a plethora of patterns aimed at confident beginners and intermediate sewists for you to choose from.

We love The Coat, Thrifty Stitcher's Dawson Coatigan and Paper cut Pattern's Sapporo Coat to name just a few. If you want a quick make, take advantage of the low fray qualities of melton and felted type wools and create waterfall front coatigans with simple belt closures. These are really easy to make and are excellent for layering as are simple gilet styles and classic waistcoats like our Jemima Waistcoat

Other Uses:

Structured bags, holdalls, storage cubes, footstools and other utility-like storage ideas. This dense woollen will make excellent draught-proofing, insulation fabric used to line door curtains, create draught excluders, doorstops etc.

They also make an ideal base for 2D needle-felted projects which can be made into bags, cushions and wall hangings, etc. Silver Grey Cosy. is also ideal for blankets & throws too! Why not personalise yours with a little needle felting or applique - team with your offcuts of Yorkshire Tweed fabrics for a wonderful combination.