Wool fabrics through the ages - SARTOR BOHEMIA

A guide to historical wool-making techniques and textiles with tips on choosing authentic fabrics for period clothing and historical costuming.
Planning a historical costume but you’re not sure which fabric to choose? No need to wade through piles of history books – we’ve done the research for you. This short guide to historical wools covers everything from traditional wool processing techniques to pointers for choosing an authentic weave.

Natural merino wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA

Wool fabrics - WoolSome - Historical Textiles for Re-enactment

Summer weight wool fabric, 100% wool twill - SARTOR BOHEMIA

Sartor - Period Textiles

Blue diamond weave wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA

A sturdy, light to medium weight, pure merino wool fabric in sky blue. A plain weave with a felt-like, fulled surface for added strength and warmth.

Light merino tabby wool broadcloth, sky blue

Ochre merino twill wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA

A sturdy, light to medium weight, pure merino wool fabric in burgundy shot with black. A plain weave with a felt-like, fulled surface for added

Light merino tabby wool broadcloth, burgundy

A warm, pure wool fabric with a fine nap in black, this brushed wool is fine enough to make winter skirts and blazers or a between-seasons jacket.

Brushed pure wool coating, black

fashion history - SARTOR BOHEMIA

Heirloom hand-woven 100% pure linen, natural - SARTOR BOHEMIA

A sturdy, light to medium weight, pure merino wool fabric in mustard color. The twill weave makes a subtle diagonal stripe. The fabric has a

Light merino twill wool broadcloth, mustard

Wool fabrics through the ages - SARTOR BOHEMIA

CLASS / PLAIN WEAVE YAK WOOL JACKET