---
type: "fabric"
name: "Doeskin"
slug: "doeskin"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "twill"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "250–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/doeskin"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:07:55.692821+00:00"
---

# Doeskin

Doeskin is a luxurious, soft wool fabric characterized by its fine twill weave and plush surface, often used in high-end apparel and outerwear.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Twill
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 250–350 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Doeskin

Doeskin is a woven fabric made primarily from wool, featuring a twill construction that provides a distinct diagonal rib pattern. The fabric is known for its soft hand feel and warmth, making it ideal for garments such as coats, jackets, and tailored suits. The twill weave enhances durability while allowing for a slight stretch, contributing to comfort in wear. Doeskin is often brushed to create a velvety texture, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and tactile qualities.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 50
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 40

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 3%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 1.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Mercerized
- Anti Pilling

## Common Applications

- Coats
- Jackets
- Suits
- Trousers
- Skirts

## Common Uses in Detail

### Tailored Coats & Jackets

Its dense, [Plush](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/plush) surface and excellent drape make doeskin a favored choice for fine overcoats and tailored jackets. The fabric holds its shape beautifully, resists pilling, and provides warmth without bulk, lending a polished, refined appearance to outerwear.

### Suits & Trousers

The soft hand and smooth finish of doeskin lend themselves perfectly to formal suits and trousers. Its fine [Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/twill) weave creates a subtle texture that elevates tailored silhouettes, while the [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) fiber ensures breathability, comfort, and a luxurious look appropriate for formal occasions.

### Skirts & Feminine Suiting

Lightweight doeskin cuts cleanly and drapes gracefully, making it well-suited for skirts and women's suiting pieces. Its soft, velvety surface adds a touch of elegance, while the fabric's inherent structure helps garments maintain a crisp, flattering silhouette throughout the day.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Avoid bleach. Tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry. Iron with a medium heat setting.

- Machine Wash At 30°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Medium Heat

## Additional Information

Doeskin is often favored in luxury fashion due to its rich texture and warmth, making it a popular choice for winter collections.

- **Regional Names**: Wool Doeskin, Brushed 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)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Bedford Cord](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/bedford-cord.md) — Woven
- [Birdseye](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/birdseye.md) — Woven
- [Boutis](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/boutis.md) — Woven
- [Cavalry Twill](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cavalry-twill.md) — Woven
- [Cheviot](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cheviot.md) — Woven

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