---
type: "fabric"
name: "Saxony"
slug: "saxony"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "250–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/saxony"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:25:16.483844+00:00"
---

# Saxony

Saxony is a luxurious wool fabric known for its soft hand and elegant drape, commonly used in high-quality garments and outerwear.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 250–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Saxony

Saxony is a woven fabric typically made from fine wool fibers, characterized by a plain weave construction. It features a smooth surface with a soft hand, making it ideal for tailored garments such as suits and coats. The fabric's inherent properties include excellent warmth retention, breathability, and a natural luster, which contribute to its premium feel and appearance. Saxony is often used in high-end fashion, providing both comfort and style.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release
- Moisture Wicking

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Brushed
- Napped

## Common Applications

- Suits
- Coats
- Jackets
- Trousers

## Common Uses in Detail

### Tailored Suits & Jackets

Its soft hand and refined drape make Saxony a preferred choice for tailored suits and jackets. The fabric holds structure beautifully while remaining comfortable against the skin, lending a polished, luxurious appearance well-suited to formal and business attire.

### Outerwear & Coats

The dense [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction provides excellent warmth and wind resistance, making it ideal for high-quality overcoats and topcoats. Its elegant drape ensures a flattering silhouette, while the natural fiber offers durability and breathability through cold-weather seasons.

### Dress Trousers

Favored by bespoke tailors for dress trousers, Saxony's smooth yet substantial texture holds a crisp crease with ease. The fabric's natural resilience resists wrinkles during extended wear, keeping a sharp, professional look throughout the day.

## Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended. Can be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent. Iron on low heat.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Saxony fabric is often associated with traditional tailoring and is prized for its durability and luxurious feel. It is a popular choice for winter garments due to its warmth.

- **Regional Names**: Saxony wool, Saxony fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: Italy, UK, Australia
- **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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