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What makes a fabric suitable for jackets?
Look for enough body for shape, compatible interlining strategy, durable wear at elbows and edges. Jackets need enough body to hold shape. Soft dress weights rarely succeed without structural support.
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 jackets?
Use the jackets brief on this page, then open a fabric page. Separate soft jackets, work jackets and tailored jackets into different briefs before shortlisting.
