---
type: "fabric"
name: "Cheviot"
slug: "cheviot"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "300–450 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cheviot"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:04:14.78014+00:00"
---

# Cheviot

Cheviot is a durable, woven wool fabric known for its warmth and resilience, often used in outerwear and tailored garments.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 300–450 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.8–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Cheviot

Cheviot fabric is a type of woven wool characterized by its plain weave construction, which provides a sturdy and textured surface. Traditionally made from the wool of Cheviot sheep, this fabric is valued for its natural insulating properties, breathability, and durability. It typically features a slightly coarse texture, making it suitable for garments that require both warmth and structure, such as jackets, coats, and trousers. The fabric's ability to retain shape and resist creasing makes it a popular choice for tailored clothing.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 2%
- **Weft Stretch**: 2%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 200 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Napped
- Water Repellent DWR

## Common Applications

- Suiting
- Outerwear
- Trousers
- Jackets
- Coats

## Common Uses in Detail

### Suiting & Tailoring

Its firm yet flexible structure makes it an excellent choice for tailored suits and sport coats. The fabric holds its shape well through repeated wear, and its natural [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) fibers provide a polished drape that complements structured, professional silhouettes.

### Outerwear & Coats

Renowned for its durability and warmth, this rugged [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) is a traditional choice for overcoats and heavy jackets. It withstands cold, blustery conditions while maintaining its texture and integrity, making it especially popular for classic winter outerwear designs.

### Trousers & Legwear

Its resilience and resistance to stretching make it particularly well-suited for trousers and structured legwear. The tight weave resists wear at points of friction, ensuring long-lasting garments that retain a crisp, tailored appearance even after extended everyday use.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water; avoid bleach. Iron on a medium setting if needed, and dry clean for best results.

- Washing: 30°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron At Medium Temperature
- Dry Clean
- Do Not Tumble Dry

## Additional Information

Cheviot fabric is often associated with traditional British tailoring and is favored for its rugged yet refined appearance.

- **Regional Names**: Cheviot wool, Cheviot tweed
- **Sourcing Regions**: United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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