Here at Calico Laine we stock a large range of high quality dressmaking fabrics from lightweight cottons up to heavy weight denims. Whether people are looking to make fancy dress costumes, clothes for their summer holiday or clothes for their children we have a huge range of fabrics to choose from all UK based warehouse. Gabardine Fabric for heavy weight clothing One of our best selling cloths from our vast range is our Gabardine fabric. This is a high quality strong woven fabric which is composed of 35% cotton and 65% polyester. Due to its durability and weight it is particularly popular for creating workwear, aprons and trench coats. Gabardine was popular in the first world war being used to make trench coats for the army officers. It is still used for trench coats today and a number of our customers have successfully used Gabardine for this purpose. Thomas Burberry is well known for creating his overcoats in a Gabardine fabric however his coats can be costly to buy. Our range can be used to create the same look at a fraction of the cost. Gabardine Fabric at a great price in the UK We offer our Gabardine fabric in around thirty different colours and at prices from as low as £4.69 for 100 metres, it is excellent value for money. Gabardine has a width of 150cm and is durable and long lasting. We would class this fabric as an easy care fabric as it can be ironed easily and washed in the machine at 40 degrees, something that is important if you are using it for a jacket or coat. When you buy Gabardine fabric for Calico Laine you can rest assured that you will be receiving a high quality fabric. We offer a fast delivery service with postage starting at just £1.99 for 2nd class.