Fibre: Worsted cotton, rayon, or mixtures Weave: Steep twill (63 degrees) Characteristics: Clear finish, tightly woven, firm, durable, rather lustrous Can be given a dull finish Has single diagonal lines on the face, raised twil Wears extremely well Also comes in various weights Inclined to shine with wear Hard to press properly Uses: Men's and women's tailored suits, coats, raincoats, uniforms, and men's shirts
A tightly woven, twilled, worsted fabric with a slight diagonal line on the right side Wool gabardine is known as a year-round fabric for business suiting Polyester, cotton, rayon, and various blends are also used in making gabardine
A tightly woven fabric made in a twill weave with diagonal ribs Gabardine is usually made of cotton, wool or rayon It wears very durably and is commonly used for sportswear, uniforms, suits, and raincoats
Popular fabric with a smooth face and a dull sheen, made with a tight twill weave and worsted yarns Fabric has a distinct, closely set diagonal rib on the face and a plain back Made in various weights for men's and women's outerwear, sportswear, suits, dresses, and uniforms