GBSB Ep5 Inspiration: Working Out Athleisure
From activewear and French terry to technical fabrics and appliqué, we're taking inspiration from Sports Week on The Great British Sewing Bee
This dark navy British wool blend coating has that proper expensive “quiet luxury” look about it - the sort of cloth that doesn’t need shouting about because the quality speaks for itself the second you touch it. Woven densely with a beautifully soft brushed finish, it feels smooth, warm and reassuringly substantial without becoming overly heavy or stiff. The navy is deep enough to almost read as black indoors, but catches richer blue undertones in the light that give the fabric real depth and character.
Blending wool with polyester gives this fabric a lovely balance of softness, durability and practicality. The wool adds warmth and that slightly brushed luxurious handle, whilst the polyester helps the cloth hold its shape, resist creasing and wear brilliantly over time. At approximately 381gsm, it’s ideal for lightweight coats, overshirts, blazers, utility jackets and smart casual tailoring where you want warmth and structure without full heavy coating weight. Limited stock British cloth like this rarely hangs around long - and once it’s gone, it’s properly gone.
| Approx width: | 150cm | 59" | |
| Composition: | Approx. 80% Polyester | 20% Wool | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | 30°C Wash | |
| What can I make with this: | Lightweight Coats, Blazers, Overshirts, Jackets, Smart Casual Tailoring | |
| Approx. Weight: | Approx. 381gsm | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 0% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 0% |
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Soft O'er The Mountain is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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