Wool Melton

Wool Melton is one of the most versatile and hardwearing Woolen fabrics available — thick, densely woven, and exceptionally warm. The 80% Wool / 20% Nylon blend gives it natural warmth and the tight fulled weave makes it the most water-resistant of all Woolen cloths, without any applied coating.

  • 80% Wool / 20% Nylon — durable blend, warm and resistant to pilling
  • Thick, dense weave — the most water-resistant woolen cloth
  • Excellent for outerwear, blankets, coats, and cold-weather garments
  • Well-suited for beadwork — stable base fabric that holds detail cleanly
  • Italian Cashmere and Italian Polyamide variants also available
  • New colours: Burgundy, Coral, Kelly Green, Lilac, Magenta, and Moosehide
Frequently asked questions

What is Wool Melton fabric?

Wool Melton is a tightly woven, fulled woollen fabric with a smooth, dense surface and no visible weave texture. The fulling process compacts the fibres together, making it thick, warm, and highly resistant to wind and water. Brador's Wool Melton is an 80% Wool / 20% Nylon blend for added durability.

Is Wool Melton water resistant?

Yes. Wool Melton is considered the most water-resistant of all woollen cloths. Its tight fulled weave naturally repels light moisture without any applied coating or treatment — a property of the fabric's construction, not a finish.

What is Wool Melton used for?

Wool Melton is widely used for outerwear including coats, jackets, and blankets. It is also an excellent base fabric for beadwork — the dense, stable weave holds beading cleanly without distorting. Italian Cashmere and Italian Polyamide variants in this collection are suited to finer tailoring applications.

What is the difference between standard Wool Melton and Italian variants?

Standard Wool Melton (80/20 Wool/Nylon) is a workhorse outerwear fabric — durable, warm, and water-resistant. Italian Cashmere Wool Melton adds a softer, more luxurious hand feel with a finer finish. Italian Polyamide Wool Melton offers a refined drape suited to tailored outerwear. All three share the dense Melton construction.

Wool Melton