If you need a more hard wearing fabric which is slightly thicker than most, our range of Gabardine's are a more robust cloth which is perfect for work wear such as overalls, heavier weight jackets and even aprons. All of our Drills and Gabardines are 150 cm wide and come is a range of colours too! There are two options of the Gabardines to choose from: Cotton/Drill Gabardine  is made from 100% cotton and is slightly thicker than the normal gabardine. It comes in slightly less colours than the other and is 150cm wide. The Polyester Gabardine is only very slightly lighter but comes in a wider range of colours to choose from. It is made from 35% cotton and 65% polyester. Our Gabardines are minimal crease to which saves time on ironing which is always a bonus!! We also have a choice of Heavy Duty Metal Zips, which are much more substantial than others. They are ideal for garments that are subjected to a lot of wear and tear and come with open ends. They start from as little as 14" and go up to 30" which could also be used on fishing or sports bags that need to remain extra strong! We also have many different zips in our range in different colours, so you can match your colours up! If you are looking for more heavy weight fabrics, we stock so many different materials here at Calico Laine, so it's definitely worth having a look around at our website. For example, we have a great selection of fleeces, corduroy and even Melton (and many more!)  all can be used for different uses! I hope that today’s blog has helped you decide in what fabric would be suitable for your needs and f you need any help regarding our products you can always give us a call for more information on 0151 336 3939  at the warehouse or email any questions to sales@calicolaine.co.uk and one of our experienced team will reply to you as soon as possible! So come and visit us again soon and why not follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Until next time! Calico Laine