Melton
Melton is a heavy, dense double cloth with felted finish, named after Melton Mowbray England. Brushed and sheared to create smooth woolly surface where weave is invisible. Warmest knitted fabric for coats and military pea coats.
Construction & Specifications
- Structure: Double knit, heavily fulled and felted, napped both sides
- Weight: 350-700 GSM - Heavyweight
- Machine: Double bed circular or flat bed, then fulling process
- Yarn: 100% Wool, Wool Polyester 80/20, Acrylic Wool
- Finish: Raised, sheared, pressed - smooth felt look
Key Characteristics
- Very warm, windproof, water resistant
- Smooth surface, no loops visible, felt-like
- Heavy drape, structured - holds shape
- Does not fray, edges clean
Common Uses
- Coats: Pea coats, duffle coats, naval uniforms, police coats
- Military: Officer coats, dress uniforms, ceremonial
- Industrial: Felt for polishing, heavy blankets
Care & Quality Tips
Dry clean only for wool melton, brush to remove dust, steam press not iron directly. Check weight - under 350 GSM not true melton. Real melton does not show knit structure.