Pure wool flannel suiting, herringbone, salt and pepper, 0.7m

Product description

A soft yet sturdy fabric made from very fine, premium, 100% virgin wool. It’s the classic go-to for suits and also great for dressmaking or for a blazer, skirt, or trousers.

Wool flannel

This fabric, made from pure virgin wool, is a classic wool flannel in a smooth, medium-weight weave with a finely brushed surface. Not to be confused with cotton flannel; the nap on the surface is practically invisible, yet gives the fabric a lovely, touchable softness.

Our flannel is woven from pure super-fine virgin wool, which is so soft that it can be worn directly against the skin. You can confidently use it for garments with unlined sections, like collar or sleeves, with no worries about itching at all.

The dense weave in a broken twill, or herringbone, pattern, makes the fabric is strong helps it retain its shape. And wool is one natural material that is virtually wrinkle free.

Why choose 100% wool

Classic wool fabrics are finding their way back into our wardrobes, and rightly so. Pure wool has a number of natural advantages and, with the right care, can be very durable.

• Unlike all the wool blends on the market, which include a large percentage of polyester, pure wool is truly breathable, so it won’t leave you sweating.
• Wool keeps you warm in winter, but because it breathes, you’ll still be comfortable when temperatures rise. The same cannot be said of synthetic fabrics.
• Wool is self cleaning, so for routine care, all you need is a brush, steam and air.
• Wool is biodegradable, so once it has reached the end of its useful life, it won’t turn into eternal landfill.

What makes virgin wool superior

Virgin wool comes from new, unprocessed fibers. These tend to be longer and stronger than recycled wool fibers. The result is a strong, durable, long-lasting fabric that is pleasant to the touch. (It’s the short, broken fibers that make wool so scratchy.)

If you are looking for a fabric that will serve you well for years to come, premium virgin wool is an excellent choice.

What to use it for

Lightweight wool is a classic suiting material and before the advent of synthetic fibers it formed a large part of our wardrobe. It’s perfect for a range of garments.

• Men’s suits
• Women’s slacks
• Skirts
• Dresses
• And, yes, little black dresses too
• Blazers
• Jackets

Use this fine wool fabric to sew a pencil skirt, an elegant pair of slacks, or a winter suit skirt or experiment with making a light coat or a simple sheath dress.

Practical tips

This fabric can be reinforced and shaped with a steam iron.

Our wool suiting is easy to cut and sew and forgives little mistakes, but you should have a basic idea of how to work with wool.

• Before cutting, temper the fabric by steaming (press with a steam iron or through a damp cloth).
• Always press from the wrong side to avoid leaving shiny patches on the face.
• Make chalk marks only on the wrong side, or mark with pins or tailor tacks.

For wool fabrics it’s a good idea to use a lining of silk, acetate,cupro, or rayon to preserve breathability in the final garment.

Care

We recommend dry cleaning this wool fabric at a reliable dry cleaner. If construction of the final garment allows, may be washed by hand or by machine on the woolens program; use a special detergent for woolens; wash at a low temperature (30°C) with the spin cycle switched off.

Wool garments do not need to be ironed; simply hang on a good hanger while damp to dry. When sewing, iron only from the wrong side using the wool setting.