Gabardine Fabric

Gabardine Fabric by the Metre for Coats and Tailoring

Gabardine fabric is a tightly woven twill known for its firm hand and clean diagonal ribbing on the surface. Our version is a Soft-Touch TR Blend that looks and drapes like wool but doesn't contain any. You'll find it here by the metre, in a weight that suits coats, blazers, trousers and structured skirts. The touch of stretch built into this fabric adds comfort without losing the crisp, tailored look gabardine is known for.

Composition and Specifications

This gabardine is woven from 65% polyester, 33% viscose and 2% Lycra, which is the elastane fibre responsible for the stretch. The width is 145 cm and the weight comes in at 270 g/m², a mid-to-heavy range that holds its shape well in structured garments. Viscose gives the fabric its soft, almost silky surface, while the polyester content keeps it durable and easy to care for.

What This Fabric Is Suited For

Gabardine's tight weave and firm drape make it a go-to choice for tailored pieces. Typical projects include:

• Coats and jackets that need structure without stiffness
• Trousers and blazers with a clean, sharp finish
• Pencil skirts and A-line skirts that hold their silhouette
• Dresses, both casual and more formal, where the added stretch supports ease of movement

If you're after a lighter alternative with a similar twill structure, cotton twill fabric is worth a look, and for a smoother, more fluid drape in wovens, tencel twill fabric is another option from our range.

Soft-Touch TR Blend Explained

TR stands for polyester-viscose, a blend that's been used for decades in tailoring because it combines strength with a soft finish. Our Soft-Touch version takes that a step further with a finish that feels smoother against the skin than standard TR fabrics. It's why this gabardine reads as a wool-look fabric while staying easy to sew and press.

Ordering by the Metre or in Bulk

You can order this gabardine fabric by the metre for a single project, or take advantage of wholesale pricing from 6 metres upward, with full rolls of 50 metres available for larger production runs. A fabric sample costs a small fee if you want to check the colour and hand-feel before committing to a larger length. Delivery runs from our warehouse in Tilburg, and the range covers a good spread of colours to match different collections.

Explore More Fashion Fabrics

For projects that call for texture rather than a smooth twill, boucle fabric brings a totally different look, while boiled wool fabric suits heavier outerwear. If your design leans toward eveningwear, deluxe stretch satin fabric adds sheen and drape, and vegan leather fabric works well for trims or statement panels.

Gabardine Fabric, Ready to Order

This Luxury Stretch Gabardine Fabric gives you a wool-look finish, a practical stretch and a weight that suits coats, trousers and skirts alike. Whether you're sewing one garment or sourcing for a small production run, the fabric is available by the metre with wholesale pricing from 6 metres. Browse the colour range and order a sample first if you want to feel the fabric before you buy.