High-Quality Wool Fabrics by the Meter

Wool fabrics are versatile textiles with a characteristic feel and natural appearance. Depending on the fiber quality, weave, and processing, wool fabrics can be soft and light or firm and robust. As yardage, they are suitable for clothing, decoration, accessories, and selected upholstery work.

What is wool?

Wool is an animal natural fiber predominantly obtained from the fleece of sheep. Depending on the sheep breed and processing, the fibers differ in terms of fineness, length, crimp, and handle.

A particularly well-known wool quality is Merino wool. It comes from Merino sheep and is characterized by especially fine fibers. In addition, there are numerous other wool qualities that differ in their structure and properties.

Wool has been used for clothing and textile applications for centuries. Today, wool fibers are processed into various woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, felted fabrics, and other textiles.

What types of wool are there?

Wool can be classified into different qualities based on origin, fiber fineness, and processing. Known wool types include:

Virgin wool: Virgin wool refers to wool obtained by shearing live sheep.

Lambswool: Lambswool comes from young sheep. The fibers can be particularly soft and fine.

Merino wool: Merino wool comes from Merino sheep and is known for its fine and soft fibers.

Cheviot wool: Cheviot wool comes from Cheviot sheep and often has slightly stronger and longer fibers.

Crossbred wool: This is wool from crossbreeds of various sheep breeds. The properties can vary depending on the crossbreed.

Shetland wool: Shetland wool comes from Shetland sheep and is traditionally used for warm and robust textiles.

Wool and Polyacrylic

In contrast to wool, polyacrylic is a synthetically produced fiber. It is often used as a wool substitute or as a component of blended fabrics. Polyacrylic can have a wool-like handle and is used, among other things, to change certain care or functional properties of a textile.

How are wool fabrics made?

Wool fabrics can be made in different ways. Depending on the desired quality, the fibers are first processed into yarn and then, for example, woven or knitted.

A special form of processing is felting. The textile material is mechanically processed and compacted. This creates the typical surface of felted fabrics or loden.

Double-faced fabrics, wool cloths, tweed, and other types of woven fabrics are also made from wool or wool blends. The respective weaving technique and finishing influence the haptics, weight, surface, and application of the fabric.

Our wool fabrics by the meter

In our assortment, you will find various wool fabrics by the meter. These include light and heavy qualities, as well as plain and patterned fabrics.

Depending on the product, wool fabrics are available, for example, in pure virgin wool or as blended fabrics. The assortment includes different qualities from various European production sites.

In addition to classic wool cloths, you will also find patterned fabrics, such as tweed with check or herringbone patterns, as well as the well-known houndstooth or Prince of Wales check patterns.

Typical colors for wool fabrics include:

• Red

• Gray

• Blue

• Ochre

• Orange

• Cream

• Dark green

• Dark blue

• White

• Black

In addition, modern shades such as pink, rose, petrol, olive, curry, taupe, mustard yellow, anthracite, light blue, and turquoise are available.

Curtain fabrics made from virgin wool

Curtain fabrics virgin wool

Why wool? Properties of wool fabrics

Wool fibers have a characteristic scaly structure and natural crimp. These properties influence, among other things, handle, elasticity, and thermal insulation.

Wool can absorb moisture in the form of water vapor and has good heat retention due to its fiber structure. At the same time, wool is elastic and can partially return to its original shape after stress.

However, the properties differ significantly depending on the type of wool, fiber fineness, weave, and finish. Therefore, we recommend always paying attention to the information about the respective fabric when making a selection.

How are wool fabrics processed?

Wool fabrics can be cut with sharp fabric shears or a rotary cutter. Tailor's chalk or a suitable marking tool is suitable for markings.

Before cutting, it should be checked whether the respective wool fabric can be pre-washed or otherwise prepared. Many wool fabrics should not be washed like conventional cotton fabrics. Therefore, the respective care recommendations for the fabric must be observed.

When sewing, the suitable needle and processing depend, among other things, on the weight, density, and structure of the wool fabric.

What are wool fabrics suitable for?

Wool fabrics can be used for numerous sewing and furnishing projects. Depending on the quality, they are suitable for, for example:

• Coats and jackets

• Skirts

• Dirndl and traditional costumes

• Dresses

• Sweaters

• Scarves

• Pants

• Suits

• Capes and costumes

• Pillows

• Blankets

• Decorations

• selected upholstery work

Finer and softer wool fabrics are particularly interesting for clothing. Stronger qualities, on the other hand, can be used for jackets, coats, decorations, or other robust sewing projects.

Finest wool loden

Wool fabrics by the meter

Care of wool fabrics

The correct care depends on the respective wool quality and processing. Many wool fabrics should be treated as gently as possible. Often, it is sufficient to air out the garment or textile and carefully remove smaller dirt with a suitable brush.

Not every wool fabric is suitable for machine washing. Tumble dryers and irons should also only be used according to the respective care instructions.

For wool blends, the care requirements may also differ. Therefore, you should always observe the care information of the respective fabric before processing and cleaning.

Buy wool fabrics by the meter online

Discover our selection of wool fabrics by the meter for clothing, decoration, and individual sewing projects. Whether fine wool fabric, sturdy loden, classic tweed, herringbone, or check – different qualities, patterns, and colors offer numerous possibilities for creative projects.

Further information on material, fabric width, weight, processing, and care can be found in the respective product descriptions.