Black Lightweight Worsted Wool Stuff - $16.00 yd.

Black Lightweight Worsted Wool Stuff

Worsted “stuff”, such as this Black Lightweight Worsted Wool Stuff, referred to a variety of worsted textiles, originally produced in Norwich, then later in York. These lightweight goods were characterized by their tightly twisted yarn, fineness of weave, and smooth finish. The grades of stuff varied from coarse to fine, and could be plain or twill woven. Plain woven worsteds were woven in various grades and known by such names as camlet, callimancoe and camlettines. Twilled worsteds were woven in various grades and known by such names as shalloon, durants, and lastings.

• This Black Lightweight Worsted Wool Stuff is lightweight, with a plain weave the creates a unique small check. This tropical worsted features a mechanical stretch, has been a sought-after characteristic in textiles for centuries. In ancient times, the use of naturally elastic fibers, such as wool and silk, allowed for some degree of stretch in fabrics. refers to the ability of a fabric to stretch and recover without the use of external forces or added elastomeric fibers. It is a property that provides comfort, flexibility, and ease of movement to the wearer..
• Suitable for women's gowns, jackets, petticoats, men’s waistcoats, lightweight coats and jackets, lightweight trousers, linings, aprons, mitts and accessories, as well as children’s gowns.
• 100% Worsted Wool, 58 inches wide.