Fine Uniform Wool - Steel Meridian

Overview:

This fabric is part of a beautiful collection of finely woven wool uniform cloths, loved for their quality, versatility, and timeless style. Both elegant and hardworking, it offers a wonderful balance of lightness, durability, and comfort, making it a joy to wear and to sew. With its smooth handle, subtle structure, and softly polished finish, this wool lends itself perfectly to smart tailoring and everyday statement pieces alike. A dependable classic with plenty of creative potential.

Specifications:

Weight: Light

GSM: 194

Composition: Wool & Polyester

Width: 154cm / 60.6inch

Colour:

Shades: Strong, sleek, crisp, and reliable, just like the metal its name evokes, this mid-light grey Wool uniform fabric speaks of precision, clean angles, brushed surfaces, quiet confidence, and unwavering stability.

Design: Woven in a classic flat-weave uniform structure, this fabric has a smooth, matte finish with subtle texture.

Overall: Sleek, contemporary, and dependable, this fabric combines timeless style with modern versatility.

Properties:

Texture: Soft yet structured, with a soft, smooth finish that is comfortable against the skin while holding its shape beautifully.

Handle: Crisp, stable, and responsive to pressing, with a subtle give along the bias. Perfect for achieving clean lines in tailored garments.

Drape: Holds a neat, controlled drape for skirts, trousers, and jackets, while longer pieces flow gracefully without losing structure.

Garment Suggestions:

Types: Ideal for smart trousers, tailored jackets, skirts, shirt dresses, lightweight coats, and relaxed tailoring. Perfect for pieces that benefit from clean lines, structure, and a polished finish.

Patterns: We love this fabric for patterns such as the Cordelia Trousers, theIlford Jacket,theAmelia Skirt,The Coat, and other classic tailoring designs.

Other Uses:

Accessories: Ideal for refined, lightweight accessories, including tote bags, caps, soft-structured bags, laptop sleeves, and fabric belts. The Panama weave offers durability with a smart, understated finish.

Furnishings: Can be used for tailored home accents such as cushion covers, blind trims, draught excluders, or decorative panels where a crisp, uniform-inspired look is desired.

Upcycling: Excellent for smaller projects and offcuts, think appliqu, patchwork, contrast panels, fabric trays, coasters, and neat storage pieces with a polished feel.