---
type: "fabric"
name: "Flannel Suiting"
slug: "flannel-suiting"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "200–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/flannel-suiting"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:10:52.319644+00:00"
---

# Flannel Suiting

Flannel suiting is a specialty fabric characterized by its soft, brushed surface and warm feel, typically made from wool, making it ideal for tailored garments.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 200–350 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Flannel Suiting

Flannel suiting is a type of specialty woven fabric, primarily constructed from wool fibers. It features a plain weave, which provides a balanced structure and durability. The fabric is brushed on one or both sides to create a soft, fuzzy texture that enhances warmth and comfort. Flannel suiting is commonly used in the production of tailored suits, jackets, and trousers, making it a popular choice for fall and winter apparel due to its insulating properties.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 50

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 1.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 10
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Sanforized
- Anti Pilling

## Common Applications

- Suits
- Jackets
- Trousers
- Skirts

## Common Uses in Detail

### Tailored Suits & Jackets

Its soft, brushed [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) surface drapes elegantly and holds structure well, making it a preferred choice for bespoke and ready-to-wear suits and jackets. The warm, refined texture lends a polished, professional appearance suited to formal and business settings.

### Trousers & Skirts

The fabric's warmth and smooth drape make it excellent for tailored trousers and skirts, offering comfort through cooler seasons. Its natural [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) composition resists wrinkles and retains shape, ensuring a clean, refined silhouette throughout the day.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on a medium setting. Do not bleach or tumble dry to maintain fabric integrity.

- Washing: 30°C
- Ironing: Medium
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Tumble Dry

## Additional Information

Flannel suiting is favored for its warmth and comfort, making it a staple in colder climates. The brushed finish not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also contributes to the fabric's softness against the skin.

- **Regional Names**: Wool Flannel, Brushed Wool
- **Sourcing Regions**: Italy, United Kingdom, China
- **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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