---
type: "fabric"
name: "Coating Melton"
slug: "coating-melton"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "400–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/coating-melton"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:05:15.967899+00:00"
---

# Coating Melton

Coating Melton is a dense, woolen fabric known for its warmth and durability, often used in outerwear and tailored garments.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 400–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Coating Melton

Coating Melton is a specialty wool fabric characterized by its plain weave construction, which provides a robust and dense texture. Typically made from 100% wool, this fabric is recognized for its excellent thermal insulation, making it ideal for winter coats and jackets. The fabric's surface is often brushed to enhance its softness and provide a luxurious hand feel, while its weight and thickness contribute to its wind-resistant properties. Melton is also known for its ability to hold shape, making it suitable for structured 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**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Thermal Insulation
- Windproof
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Water Repellent
- Anti Pilling

## Common Applications

- Coats
- Jackets
- Tailored Garments
- Outerwear

## Common Uses in Detail

### Outerwear & Coats

Its dense, tightly woven [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction makes it ideal for heavy overcoats and structured jackets. The thick pile traps heat effectively, blocks wind, and resists light moisture, keeping the wearer warm and protected during cold-weather months.

### Tailored Garments

The fabric's firm body and smooth surface lend themselves beautifully to tailored blazers and military-style uniforms. It holds crisp seams and clean silhouettes exceptionally well, giving structured garments a polished, professional appearance that retains its shape over time.

## Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended; if washing, use a gentle cycle with cold water and mild detergent.

- Washing: 30°C, Ironing: Medium, Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry

## Additional Information

Coating Melton is often used in high-end fashion due to its luxurious feel and excellent draping qualities. It is a preferred choice for bespoke tailoring.

- **Regional Names**: Melton Wool, Coating Wool
- **Sourcing Regions**: Italy, United Kingdom, China
- **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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