Gabardine
Also known as: Gaberdine
Dense worsted fabric in a steep 63° twill — smooth, wind- and rain-resistant, classic for trench coats.
Description
Gabardine is a densely woven worsted fabric in a steeply rising twill weave (angle typically 63°, versus 45° for standard twill). Warp density is about twice the weft density, so the diagonal ribs are very fine and closely spaced. Face: pronounced fine ribs; back: smooth and matt.
Classically pure worsted wool, today also cotton, viscose, polyester and blends. Weights 200-380 g/m². The dense structure makes gabardine windproof, largely water-resistant (waterproof with additional impregnation) and shape-stable — properties Thomas Burberry patented in 1879 for his raincoat material, which made the trench coat world-famous.
Uses: trench coats, raincoats, suits, uniforms, riding breeches, jackets, business trousers and durable workwear. Cotton gabardine is also widely used in chinos and sportswear.
Properties
| Weave type | Steep twill (63°) |
|---|---|
| Typical fibres | Worsted wool, cotton, polyester |
| Fabric weight | 200-380 g/m² |
| Use | Trench coats, suits, uniforms |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Gabardine Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabardine
- Textile Institute textileinstitute.org https://www.textileinstitute.org/
