Welcome to Fabric Land’s collection of affordable coat and jacketing fabrics. Whether you are tailoring a lightweight summer blazer or constructing a heavy, fully-lined winter coat, we have the perfect yardage for your outerwear projects.
Buy Tailoring Fabric for Coats and Jackets
Selecting the right fabric weight is the most important step in tailored outerwear. Before you purchase your fabric by the metre, consider the drape and warmth required for your pattern:
Jacketing Fabric (Light to Medium): Typically weighing between 200gsm and 400gsm, these fabrics (like light wool blends and heavy cotton drills) are ideal for blazers, unlined summer jackets, and structured waistcoats.
Coating Fabric (Heavyweight): Weighing upwards of 400gsm to 600gsm+, heavy coating fabrics (like boiled wool and melton) offer superior insulation and structure, perfect for winter trench coats, peacoats, and duffles.
Pre-Shrinking: Tailoring fabrics, especially wool blends, require careful preparation. Always steam your fabric heavily before cutting to shrink the fibres and prevent your finished coat from warping.
What is the difference between coating and jacketing fabric?
The primary difference lies in the weight and thickness (GSM) of the material. Jacketing fabrics are generally lighter (200-400gsm) and possess a softer drape, making them suitable for indoor wear, blazers, and transitional weather jackets.
Coating fabrics are significantly heavier (400-600gsm+), providing the dense structure and thermal insulation required for heavy winter outerwear like overcoats and cloaks.