100% wool4 min read
100% Wool Fabric Guide: Properties, Weaves and Uses
A comprehensive guide to understanding 100% wool cloth by the metre, covering fibre structure, weights, classic weaves, and practical sewing applications.
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The Cloth Journal
Practical guides to natural fibres, cloth construction and choosing fabric by the metre.
wool blend5 min read
Wool Blend Fabrics Explained: Fibre, Feel and Performance
A comprehensive guide to understanding wool blend textiles by the metre, examining fibre composition, weave structures, fabric weight, and performance.
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100% cotton5 min read
100% Cotton Fabric Guide: Weaves, Weight and Uses
Learn how fibre properties, weave structures, and fabric weights define 100% cotton cloth when purchasing metreage for sewing and interiors.
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suit fabrics5 min read
How to Choose Suit Fabric: Fibre, Weight and Weave
A comprehensive guide to selecting suit fabrics by the metre, exploring how fibre composition, fabric weight, weave structures, and finishes influence performance and drape.
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shirt fabrics4 min read
A Guide to Shirt Fabrics: Cotton, Weave and Comfort
Understand how fibre quality, weave construction, and cloth weight shape everyday shirting so you can select the right fabric by the metre.
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luxury fabrics5 min read
What Makes a Fabric Luxury? Fibre, Finish and Feel
A practical guide to evaluating luxury fabrics by the metre, examining fibre selection, weave structure, cloth weight, and surface finishes.
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Linen5 min read
A Practical Guide to Linen Fabric by the Metre
An objective examination of flax fibres, yarn structures, and considerations when selecting linen cloth by the metre for garment making.
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A Guide to Selecting and Handling Cashmere Fabric by the Metre
A practical examination of fibre grading, yarn architecture, and meterage selection for bespoke makers working with pure cashmere cloth.
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Silk5 min read
A Practical Guide to Silk Fabric by the Metre
An essential primer on silk weaves, weights, handling characteristics, and procurement considerations when purchasing natural filament cloth by the metre.
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Super numbers5 min read
A Practical Guide to Super Numbers in Wool Fabric
An objective examination of wool micron grades, yarn performance, and how to select cloth by the metre for enduring garment construction.
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Flannel5 min read
A Guide to Flannel Fabric: Structure, Weight, and Selection by the Metre
A technical appraisal of wool and cotton flannel, examining yarn preparation, milling processes, and critical criteria for selecting cloth by the metre.
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Mohair5 min read
A Practical Guide to Mohair Fabric: Characteristics, Blends, and Meterage
An objective guide to selecting, handling, and ordering Mohair cloth by the metre for structured, warm-weather, and trans-seasonal garments.
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Fabric weight5 min read
A Guide to Fabric Weight: Deciphering GSM and Metre Measurements
An objective reference to GSM, imperial metrics, and fibre density for discerning dressmakers and garment constructors selecting textiles by the metre.
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Fabric care5 min read
A Methodical Guide to Wool Fabric Care by the Metre
Practical principles for preparing, cleaning, pressing, and storing fine wool textiles purchased by the metre.
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