What Is Wool Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is wool fabric?

This collection brings together wool and wool-blend fabrics for tailored and winter garments. Wool traps warmth, breathes and resists creasing, and is a long-lasting choice.

Wool fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, wool fabric is written as ऊन / वूल. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "wool kapda" or "wool cloth".

Properties of wool fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	150 to 550 GSM
Best for	suits, coats, blazers, trousers and cold-weather co-ords
Care	Wool is usually best dry-cleaned or hand-washed in cool water

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is wool fabric used for?

Common uses include suits, coats, blazers, trousers and cold-weather co-ords. Check each product page for composition.

How to choose wool fabric

Check composition and weight. Heavier fabrics are for coats, lighter fabrics for suits and trousers.

How to wash and care for wool fabric

Wool is usually best dry-cleaned or hand-washed in cool water. Steam rather than press flat to protect the texture, and store it folded with the weave unstressed.

Can I get wool fabric for suits in bulk?

Yes. Contact the team with the quantity, weight and finish you need and we will share options and trade pricing.

Where to see and buy wool fabric

You can browse real wool fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our wool fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.