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| Check | wool fabric | cotton fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Wool is a protein fibre from sheep, used in both wovens and knits. | See the cotton fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Springy and warm. Worsted feels smoother. Woollen yarn feels loftier. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Tropical suiting is relatively light. Coatings are heavy. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Suits, trousers, jackets, coats, knitwear, and some uniforms. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Heat and agitation can felt or shrink wool. Humid heat can feel heavy. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every wool fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Wool is a protein fibre from sheep, used in both wovens and knits. Name wool type, blend, and whether the cloth is worsted, woollen, or knit.
Can you skip sampling wool fabric?
Sample suiting for tailoring, not a sweater knit, if the brief is woven.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword wool fabric?
Composition, construction, weight, width, and yarn system. Comparing wool as a fibre with twill as a weave.
