WKP - Wool THIN plain weave - WoolSome - Historical Textiles for Re-enactment

Do you dream of a light, dress in which you will feel great in the heat of summer, and at the same time you will look as if torn out of the era? Or are you looking for the perfect fabric for a tunic? Never mind! Our wool thin plain weave is suitable for many different projects, both historical and LARP, as well as cosplay and contemporary fashion.

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Wool Fabric Thin Plain Weave Navy Blue - WKP 01/02

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Wool Thin Plain Weave Navy Blue – WKP 01/02

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25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Blue
Weave	Plain weave

Wool Thin Plain Weave Black – WKP 04/01

25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Black
Weave	Plain weave

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Wool Fabric Thin Plain Weave Anthracite Melange - WKP 06/02

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Wool Thin Plain Weave Anthracite Melange – WKP 06/02

25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Grey, Black
Weave	Plain weave

Wool Thin Plain Weave Burgundy – WKP 07/02

25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Red
Weave	Plain weave

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Wool Fabric Thin Plain Weave Plum - WKP 08/02

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Wool Thin Plain Weave Plum – WKP 08/02

25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Purple
Weave	Plain weave

Wool Thin Plain Weave Grass Green – WKP 09/02

25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Green
Weave	Plain weave

Wool Thin Plain Weave Yellow Mustard – WKP 11/02

25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Yellow
Weave	Plain weave

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Wool Fabric Thin Plain Weave Dark Blue - WKP 12/02

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Wool Thin Plain Weave Dark Blue – WKP 12/02

25,50 €m

Width +/- 2cm	140 cm
Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM).	7.6oz, 260 g/m2
Thread count TPI - stands for Threads Per square Inch, so it counts warp ends and weft picks altogether. If inch is not familiar for you, we are showing also how many threads (warp/weft) are present per 1 cm	50 TPI, 10/10 threads per cm
Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire.	Blue
Weave	Plain weave

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How is wool fabric made?

Wool is a natural protein fiber that is made from the hari of sheep, but also camels, goats, lammas or alpacas. It has a high resistance to water, fire and decay. Wool is also strong and flexible. Wool fabric is made from thin strands of wool yarns woven together using the plain weave technique.The process of making wool fabric is called carding, combing and spinning. Carding is when wool is passed through metal combs that straighten it out and remove any short fibers. Combing separates the long fibers into parallel lines so they can be spun into threads. Spinning is when the carded and combed fibers are twisted together to form thread.

Is wool thin plain plain weave a historical material?

The earliest known examples of woolen textiles date back to 9,000 BC. In ancient Mediterranean basin, sheep were raised for their fleece and meat. The Egyptians used the fibers to make clothing and blankets. Wool was used in Europe from 4000-5000 BC already in Neolitic era, and continuously is using now. It was partially replaced by cotton, which, however, eliminated native plant materials such as flax or hemp.Wool has been used for thousands of years in textiles because it's warm, soft and durable. It was first used by nomadic tribes in Central Asia as clothing for both humans and animals like camels and goats! Nowadays people still love using wool for its warmth but also because it's hypoallergenic so it doesn't irritate sensitive skin like some other fabrics do. Wool also repels dirt so it doesn't need washing as often as some other fabrics either!

What is plain weave?

Plain weave is a type of fabric in which the warp and filling yarns are interlaced at right angles to each other, forming a strong texture that does not fray easily. The resulting fabric is flexible, but not stretchy. Plain weaving is also known as tabby weaving.Plain weaves can be used to make any number of different fabrics, including blankets, rugs, curtains and clothing. The thickness of plain weave fabric is dependent on the number of threads (and they thicness) in each set and how tightly they’re woven together.