---
type: "fabric"
name: "Beaver Cloth"
slug: "beaver-cloth"
fabric_family: "pile_napped"
construction: "brushed/napped"
subtype: "brushed/napped"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "400–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/beaver-cloth"
updated: "2025-09-08T01:59:19.648845+00:00"
---

# Beaver Cloth

Beaver cloth is a heavy, durable fabric characterized by its soft, brushed surface, typically made from wool, offering excellent warmth and water resistance.

- **Fabric Family**: Pile Napped
- **Construction**: Brushed/Napped
- **Subtype**: brushed/napped
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 400–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Beaver Cloth

Beaver cloth is a type of pile-napped fabric known for its dense, soft texture created through a brushing or napping process. Traditionally made from wool, it features a thick, plush surface that provides insulation and comfort. The fabric is often used in outerwear and blankets due to its warmth and wind-resistant properties. Its construction allows for a luxurious feel while maintaining durability, making it suitable for various applications in cold weather garments.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 1000 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 1.2
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: brushed
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Warmth
- Windproof
- Water Resistant

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Napped
- Water Repellent Treatment

## Common Applications

- Outerwear
- Coats
- Blankets
- Hats
- Scarves

## Common Uses in Detail

### Outerwear & Coats

Its dense, napped [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction makes beaver cloth a premier choice for overcoats and winter jackets. The tightly brushed surface naturally repels light moisture while trapping body heat, keeping wearers warm and protected against harsh cold-weather conditions.

### Hats & Accessories

Milliners and accessory makers prize beaver cloth for structured hats, scarves, and caps, where its soft, [Plush](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/plush) surface provides comfort against the skin. The fabric holds its shape well and offers reliable insulation, making it ideal for cold-weather headwear and neckwear.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat or air dry. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low

## Additional Information

Beaver cloth is often used in high-quality outerwear and is valued for its ability to provide warmth without excessive weight. Its luxurious feel and appearance make it a preferred choice for premium garments.

- **Regional Names**: Woolen cloth, Napped wool
- **Sourcing Regions**: Europe, North America, Asia
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

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