Boiled Wool - Grey Marl (100% Wool)
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 & Certification:
Weight: Medium
GSM: 410
Composition: 100% Wool
Width: 140cm / 55.1inch
Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Mulesing-free
Laundering: Dry clean only
Colour:
This first-rate knitted 100% Boiled Wool fabric boasts a fabulous storm-like hue consisting of a melange of mid-smoke grey and black yarns used to make the knitted construction. This storm-like colour combination has a calming and grounding effect like the natural grey black hues in certain breeds of sheep fleece like the Cumbrian Herdwick.
Something is decidedly comforting about marled grey tones, they evoke a feeling of reliable comfort and in the case of wool- a warmth you want to snuggle into. Grey is a superb hue for grounding brighter tones so you can use this excellent storm grey fabric to create all those reliable key pieces to get you through the A/W and add pops of colour along the way!
Properties:
The standout properties of boiled wool are that this chunky woolly fabric boasts a soft and malleable drape quality, with a slight natural knitted stretch across the width and a natural ease down the length, yet is still stable and easy to work with!
The closely fused yarns mean that boiled wool does not fray so you don't need to finish or neaten the edges. You can even forgo adding a lining too, since boiled wool is cosy enough and easy enough to wear that lining isn't necessarily required. Win! Create garments with unique styles, try putting seams on the outside and use them as a feature. There are so many projects that you can get your teeth into with this one!
One part of the manufacturing (during the finishing processes) that creates boiled wool is to treat the fabric so that the knit shrinks. It is then felted together - just like if you put a jumper in the hot wash by accident, only with Boiled Wool this is a deliberate process that helps to create all those great properties that dense knitted fabrics carry. Made using bouclé looped yarns, the classic textural detail of boiled wool is apparent, adding a depth to the colour and, although all designs of this fabric are plain, the colour is definitely not 'flat'.
Scroll further down this page to see our suggested makes using this fabric!
Boiled Wool Sample Packs
With so many gorgeous colours to choose from, order a sample pack and experience the full spectrum!
Boiled Wool
Fabworks is delighted to be able to bring to you an extensive selection of solid coloured Boiled Wool fabrics. These are knitted 100% wool fabrics have come from a European textiles company known as an industry leader in high quality wholesale textiles. We can also repeat order this fabric, for those who need continued access to specific colours.
Explore the Full Collection
Browse the full spectrum of our beautiful bobbly boiled wool fabrics.
- View detailed garment suggestions and uses for this versatile texture
- Learn to care for you boiled wool fabrics and garments
- See why Wool is a super fibre and an absolute favourite at Fabworks
- Plus a detailed FAQs section - everything you need to know about boiled wool
