---
type: "fabric"
name: "Prince of Wales Check"
slug: "prince-of-wales-check"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "250–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/prince-of-wales-check"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:22:24.123536+00:00"
---

# Prince of Wales Check

Prince of Wales Check is a classic woven fabric characterized by its distinctive checked pattern, typically made from wool, offering a sophisticated look and feel.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 250–350 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Prince of Wales Check

Prince of Wales Check is a woven fabric known for its intricate check pattern, often featuring a combination of light and dark colors. Traditionally made from wool, this fabric is favored for its warmth, durability, and elegant appearance, making it suitable for tailored garments such as suits and outerwear. The plain weave construction provides a balanced texture, while the check pattern adds visual interest, making it a popular choice in menswear and formal attire.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 70
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 5
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Calendared
- DWR

## Common Applications

- Suiting
- Jackets
- Coats
- Trousers

## Common Uses in Detail

### Suiting & Tailoring

Prince of Wales Check is a staple in fine menswear suiting, prized for its structured drape and timeless pattern. The [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction provides natural breathability and resilience, making it ideal for tailored suits and blazers worn in professional or formal settings.

### Outerwear & Coats

Its dense [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) weave offers excellent insulation and wind resistance, making it a favored choice for overcoats and tailored jackets. The bold checked pattern adds visual distinction, elevating cold-weather outerwear beyond purely functional garments into refined fashion statements.

### Dress Trousers

The fabric's clean drape and pattern lend themselves beautifully to tailored trousers, offering a polished alternative to plain weaves. [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool)'s natural crease recovery ensures a sharp silhouette throughout the day, making these trousers a versatile component of smart-casual and formal wardrobes.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on a medium setting. Do not bleach. Can be dry cleaned.

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

## Additional Information

The Prince of Wales Check pattern was popularized by the Duke of Windsor in the 1920s and remains a timeless choice in menswear fashion.

- **Regional Names**: Glen Plaid, Glen Check
- **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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