HOUNDSTOOTH – HEAVYWEIGHT WOOL MIX FABRIC – 80% POLYESTER / 20% WOOL – 151cm WIDE

A beautifully substantial wool mix featuring a timeless oversized houndstooth design in rich, earthy tones.

The classic houndstooth pattern combines warm cream with deep forest green, dark charcoal/navy and subtle brown detailing, creating a sophisticated heritage-inspired look with plenty of depth when viewed up close.

At approximately 370gsm, this is a heavyweight woven fabric with excellent substance and structure. The 20% wool content adds warmth and traditional wool-mix character, while the polyester content provides durability and practicality.

With its bold woven pattern, generous 151cm width and substantial handle, this is an excellent autumn and winter fabric for coats, jackets, structured garments and accessories.

Fabric Details

Construction: Woven Wool Mix

Width: approx. 151cm / 59 inches

Handle: Substantial, textured wool-mix handle

Drape: Structured drape

Stretch: None

Composition: 80% Polyester / 20% Wool

Design: Houndstooth

Colourways:

• Forest Green, Cream, Charcoal & Brown

Estimated GSM: approx. 370gsm – HEAVYWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range are heavyweight, substantial and structured, making them ideal for outerwear, warmer garments and projects where body, durability and shape are important.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

If more than one piece is ordered, fabric will be supplied as a continuous length wherever possible.

See It In Motion

We've added photos and video clips from our live sale so you can see the rich colours, woven houndstooth pattern, texture, substantial weight and fabric movement in real lighting.

Suggested Uses

• Coats

• Jackets

• Blazers

• Shackets

• Waistcoats

• Structured skirts

• A-line skirts

• Pinafore dresses

• Winter dresses

• Structured trousers

• Capes

• Bags

• Cushion covers

• Accessories

• Autumn and winter garments

The heavyweight construction, wool content and strong woven structure make this particularly well suited to outerwear and structured cold-weather projects.

Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-treat before sewing

• Dry cleaning recommended for structured garments

• Test washing on a small sample before laundering

• Cool to medium iron

• Use a pressing cloth

• Appropriate heavier-weight universal needle recommended

• Finish raw edges to help prevent fraying

• Use sharp fabric scissors or a rotary cutter

• Take care to keep the houndstooth pattern aligned when cutting

• Pattern matching may be required across seams

New To Wool Mix Fabrics?

Wool mix fabrics combine wool with another fibre to give you some of the warmth, texture and traditional character associated with wool while often improving practicality and durability.

This fabric contains 20% wool alongside 80% polyester, creating a substantial woven fabric with excellent structure.

At approximately 370gsm, this is firmly within our heavyweight category and is particularly suited to autumn and winter sewing, outerwear and structured garments.

Have a look at our Fabrics Explained page where we break down fabric types and weights in plain English.