GBSB Ep6 Inspiration: Fabrics for Little Makes
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This black Portuguese stretch suiting is one of those fabrics that genuinely makes you stop and double check whether it’s woven or knitted when you first pick it up. It has the weight, stretch and recovery of a really good heavy ponte, but the clean tailored face and stability of a woven suiting. The front is smooth, dense and sharply tailored with a lightly textured finish, whilst the reverse has an almost French terry appearance that gives it a softer more technical feel than traditional suiting fabrics. The black colour keeps everything looking sleek, expensive and incredibly versatile.
Made from a blend of polyester, wool and elastane, it combines structure, warmth and impressive flexibility all in one cloth. The wool softens the handle, the polyester keeps it durable and sharply tailored, whilst the elastane gives around 20% stretch in both directions with excellent recovery. It’s ideal for structured wide leg trousers, fitted dresses, blazers and modern tailoring that needs comfort without losing shape. The sort of fabric that looks polished enough for sharp tailoring but feels comfortable enough to wear all day without regret.
| Approx width: | 140cm | 55" | |
| Composition: | Approx. 80% Polyester | 18% Wool | 2% Elastane | |
| Construction: | Woven | |
| Washing instructions: | 30°C Wash | |
| What can I make with this: | Tailored Trousers, Fitted Dresses, Blazers, Suits, Structured Skirts, Smart Casual Wear | |
| Approx. Weight: | Midweight to Heavyweight | |
| Weft Stretch (Horizontal): | 20% | |
| Warp Stretch (Vertical): | 20% |
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