100% Wool Melton Furnishing Fabric
This premium felted wool melton is a densely woven, medium/heavyweight fabric with a soft brushed finish and a stable, structured handle, making it an exceptional choice for refined upholstery and soft furnishing projects. Woven from 100% wool, it boasts the same look on both sides and comes in a curated palette across the whole range.
This is perfect for creating standout cushions and upholstery projects with warmth and texture, as well as heavy outerwear like dramatic coats and capes. A versatile & luxurious fabric ideal for both interiors and fashion.
100% Wool Melton - Raspberry
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: Medium / Heavy
GSM: 500
Composition: 100% Wool
Usable Width: 140cm / 55.1inch
Martindale Rub Count: 40,000
Care: Dry clean only
Colour:
Shade: This first-rate classic wool Melton is deep dyed to the most delicious warming Raspberry red-pink hue; it will certainly conjure up images of fruity summer cocktails and indulgent desserts to warm you in the cold winter months. Team this delightfully uplifting hot red-pink with equally vibrant tones for colour blocking, or make it steal the show as a stand alone piece that brightens your simplest winter ensembles.
Design: Plain felted - originally a close weave twill.
Style: Fruity, summery, indulgent, sensory, vibrant.
Sample Pack: Love this colour palette? Find this fabric and its colour-coordinated counterparts within the Red Sample Pack. Available to order online now with a 50% saving on all Yorkshire Furnishing Fabric Sample Packs!
Fabric Properties (Texture, Handle, Drape):
This premium felted wool melton is a densely woven, medium/heavyweight fabric with a soft brushed finish and a stable, structured handle, making it an exceptional choice for refined upholstery and soft furnishing projects. Woven from 100% wool, it boasts the same look on both sides and comes in a curated palette across the whole range.
Texture: This heavyweight, closely woven wool fabric has a brushed, felted, blanket-like hand that protects against the elements.
Handle: Stable, extremely hard-wearing and highly insulating fabric. Wool Melton duffle-type fabrics are densely woven, meaning they keep the warmth in and the noise out as well as naturally repelling water to keep you dry and warm.
Drape: With a heavy weight and accompanying drape quality, this fabric feels like a protective hug. Envelope yourself in this high-quality woollen!
How To Best Purpose Wool Melton 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.
Soft furnishings: From scatter cushions and bolsters, to bespoke upholstery and boxed covers, to elegant curtains and blinds. Team with classic country tweeds, use patchwork style combinations or appliqué designs for a country gentleman's club style - perfect alongside antique leather and wooden furniture.
Drapeability: These quality wool meltons will drape with a reassuringly heavy drape quality when used at length. Providing cosy, naturally insulated, draught-proof luxury that's both stylish and practical.
Style: Style these versatile wool meltons according to your taste. They can be easily interpreted in styles that will range from uber modern and colourful- think corporate interiors with bright colour blocking to sleek, chic and neutral, or classic country combined with wool tweeds.
Garment Suggestions & How To Wear Wool Melton
Although this particular Wool Melton fabric was manufactured for furnishing, it's also perfect for practical outerwear clothing purposes too!
Perfect for heavy outerwear like dramatic coats and capes. A versatile & luxurious fabric ideal for both interiors and fashion.
Types: Traditional duffle coats are, of course, the perfect garment to make from this sturdy fabric. Try symmetrical poncho styles, ruanas, capes and overcoats. Consider combining with the other fabrics from this collection for colourful colour-blocked styles.
Historical costume makers and reenactors - this iconic fabric is perfect for durable period costumes!
Patterns: Consider patterns such as the Kusama Jacket, Biker Jacket Cardi Pattern or Ilford Jacket.
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 properties, this fabric is extra strong and will stand the test of time.
Accessories: Bags, protective covers for technical equipment, crafts, draught excluders, storage cubes, and so much more.
Upcycling: Put your scraps to use and create brooches, appliqués, or use as a base for needle felting projects.
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
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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