Wool Cable Furnishing Fabric
These first-rate wool upholstery fabrics combine the cosy appeal of a cable knit with the strength and structure of a tightly woven wool. Made from 100% wool in a cleverly constructed heavyweight weave, they deliver warmth, texture, and durability in equal measure.
Available in a curated palette of complementary hues, each with a rich, tactile surface, they’re perfect for adding comforting character to your upholstery, soft furnishings or even statement cushions. With texture, tone, and timeless style, these are fabrics you'll want to feature front and centre.
100% Wool Cable Weave - Frothy Mocha
Only 15m 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.
Facts & Specifications:
Weight: Heavy
GSM: 670
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 140cm / 55.1inch
Pattern Repeat: 4cm / 1.6inch
Martindale Rub Count: 20,000
Care: Dry clean only
Colour:
Shade: This impeccable 100% wool cable weave, Frothy Mocha, boasts a warm and welcoming brown-beige hue, the colour of its indulgent milky namesake. This comforting hue is easily coordinated with other soft, almost muted tones, sage greens, taupe and dusty lilac. We love this beauty paired with our Duck Egg, Golden Sand, and Dusty Cedar.
Design: This clever fabric looks like knitted cable designs, but is woven!!! A medium-heavy gauge pure new wool yarn is closely woven with vertical cables arranged in repeating groups of four across the width.
Style: Boutique hotel-chic, modern country. Casual yet refined, organic, calm, and harmonious when used alongside similar tones.
Sample Pack: Love this colour palette? Find this fabric and its colour-coordinated counterparts within the Warm Brown Sample Pack. Available to order online now with a 50% saving on all Yorkshire Furnishing Fabric Sample Packs!
Fabric Properties (Texture, Handle, Drape):
These first-rate wool upholstery fabrics combine the cosy appeal of a cable knit with the strength and structure of a tightly woven wool. Made from 100% wool in a cleverly constructed heavyweight weave, they deliver warmth, texture, and durability in equal measure. With texture, tone, and timeless style, these are fabrics you'll want to feature front and centre.
Texture: This fabric offers a interesting and pleasing texture due to its unique weave - vertical ridges formed by the twisted cable effect boast a classic all wool feel.
Handle: A base weave akin to a close basket weave, combined with the cables, produces a dense, heavy-weight fabric, with good stability and natural ease across the width and bias. A soft and cosy looking fabric with durable woolen properties.
Drape: Will drape heavily at length, perfect for insulating, statement curtains. The fabric will drape with more structure in shorted lengths.
How To Best Purpose Wool Cable 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 fabric ideal for both interiors and fashion.
Furnishings: Perfect for upholstering chairs, sofas and loose box covers. This fabric will create cosy, insulating statement curtains (we suggest simple tab top or eyelet styles where little fullness is required). 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: Malleable, heavy, cosy drape with naturally insulating properties - perfect for draughty door curtains and room dividers / bed curtains.
Style: With the soft and cosy appearance, this fabric is perfect for cottage/cabin core styles, it is sure to make any room cosier. The wide colour palette offers further versatility for a host of design opportunities to suit an array of aesthetics.
Garment Suggestions & How To Wear Wool Cable
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 dense, 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: Use this fabric to create coats, jackets, capes and coatigans. This quality woolen is ideal for those warm winter layering pieces.
Patterns: Consider patterns such as the Kusama Jacket, the Biker Jacket Cardi or the Ilford Jacket. These are some of our favourite, classic makes that you could experiment with.
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, door stops, draught excluders, weighted blankets/throws.
Upcycling: Put your scraps to use with rag rugs, wall hangings, textile art and bags.
Safety & Certifications
This fabric has been manufactured for both domestic and commercial use, with the following certifications acquired in line with the UK fire safety standards
- FR – BS7176: 2007 Medium Hazard
- BS 5852: 2006 Ignition Source 5
- BS EN ISO 1021 1 & 2: 2006 Cigarette & Match
- Crib 5 with additional treatment
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
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