---
type: "fabric"
name: "Worsted Suiting"
slug: "worsted-suiting"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "200–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/worsted-suiting"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:35:25.891751+00:00"
---

# Worsted Suiting

Worsted suiting is a high-quality woven fabric made primarily from fine wool fibers, known for its smooth texture and durability, making it ideal for tailored garments.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **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 Worsted Suiting

Worsted suiting is constructed using a plain weave, which provides a firm and smooth surface. The fabric is typically made from long-staple wool fibers that are spun into fine yarns, resulting in a lightweight yet durable fabric. It is characterized by its crisp hand, excellent drape, and resistance to wrinkling, making it a popular choice for tailored suits, blazers, and formal wear. The fabric's natural breathability and moisture-wicking properties enhance comfort, while its refined appearance adds a touch of elegance to any garment.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 1.5 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 Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release
- Moisture Wicking

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Brushed
- Calendared

## Common Applications

- Suits
- Blazers
- Trousers
- Jackets

## Common Uses in Detail

### Suits & Blazers

Tailored suits and blazers rely on this fabric's smooth finish and firm structure to hold a crisp silhouette. Its fine [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) fibers drape elegantly, resist wrinkles, and breathe well, making it the benchmark choice for professional and formal menswear and womenswear alike.

### Dress Trousers

Dress trousers crafted from this fabric offer a refined, polished appearance essential for business and formal occasions. The tight, smooth weave resists sagging at the knees, maintains a sharp crease, and withstands the repeated wear demands of everyday professional dressing.

## Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended. Machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.

- Washing: 30°C
- Ironing: Medium Heat
- Dry Cleaning: P

## Additional Information

Worsted suiting is often associated with high-end tailoring and is a staple in formal menswear. The fabric's ability to hold its shape and resist creasing makes it a preferred choice for professional attire.

- **Regional Names**: Tropical Wool (lighter variants), Melton (heavier variants)
- **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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