---
type: "fabric"
name: "Fresco"
slug: "fresco"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "200–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/fresco"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:11:50.800464+00:00"
---

# Fresco

Fresco is a lightweight, breathable wool fabric known for its crisp texture and excellent drape, making it a popular choice for tailored garments.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 200–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Fresco

Fresco is a woven fabric primarily made from wool, characterized by its plain weave construction. This fabric is designed to be lightweight and breathable, often featuring a slightly textured surface that enhances its visual appeal. The unique structure allows for air circulation, making it suitable for warm weather wear. Fresco is commonly used in high-quality suits and formal wear, providing both comfort and style.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Breathable
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Anti Wrinkle

## Common Applications

- Suits
- Blazers
- Trousers
- Jackets

## Common Uses in Detail

### Tailored Suits & Blazers

Its crisp texture and excellent drape make it ideal for tailored suits and blazers. The lightweight, breathable nature of this [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) fabric ensures comfort across seasons, while its structure holds sharp lines and clean silhouettes beautifully in formal tailoring.

### Dress Trousers

Prized for its smooth hand and refined finish, this fabric is a go-to choice for dress trousers. It resists wrinkling well for a [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool), drapes elegantly over the leg, and maintains a polished, professional appearance throughout the day.

## Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended; can be machine washed on a gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on low heat.

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## Additional Information

Fresco fabric is particularly favored in summer suits due to its lightweight and breathable nature, allowing for comfort in warm climates.

- **Regional Names**: Fresco Wool (USA), Tropical Wool (UK)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Italy, UK, Australia
- **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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