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What makes a fabric suitable for coats?
Look for insulation or wind strategy, durable face, weight compatible with wear time. Coat cloths are typically heavier or technical. Lightweight apparel cloths are usually wrong tools.
How do I know if a fabric is truly opaque?
Test the intended colourway against light, seated and stretched where the garment will strain. Pale dyes reveal gaps denser colours hide.
How should I continue after reading about fabric for coats?
Use the coats brief on this page, then open a fabric page. Document climate, lining and silhouette. Coat fabric selection is structural first.