Wool BroadclothBroadcloth in the 18th century was a 100% wool, plain weave fabric made from the best carded wool and used to make men's breeches, waistcoats, jackets, coats and greatcoats and women's cloaks. We always keep a selection of broadcloths in stock because of the demand for them. In addition to our permanent stock, we keep a large rotating selection of fabrics. For amounts over 10 yards please ask us for availability. We have 100% linen and silk thread to match most colors in different weights. Much of the information on these pages is gathered from Swatches: A Guide to Choosing 21st Century Fabrics for 18th Century Clothing which has swatches you can feel and for a wider view of fabrics imported to the Americas try Textiles in America 1650-1870. Broadcloth | Worsted Fabric | Flannel | Bay |
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Navy Blue, 24 oz., 60" wide, $33.95/yd.
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This fabric is slightly lighter in weight and color than WWB 750. Navy blue was a very common color for wool throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. For example in The Virginia Gazette of 1774, "Run away . . . an Irish Servant Man . . . wears . . . a blue Broadcloth Coat". For hand sewing, navy blue 35/2 linen thread would work very well. For sewing button holes try navy blue silk button hole twist or quilter's thread.
Broadcloth, 70% wool, 20% nylon, 10% cashmere Mazarine Blue, 60" wide, ~15 oz., $26.50/yd.
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Mixed Blue, 60" wide, ~17 oz., $31.95/yd.
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Natural White, 61" wide, 24 oz., $32.50/yd.
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Mixt Grey, 60" wide, ~17 oz., $30.95/yd.
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Broadcloth, 90% wool, 5% cashmere, 5% nylon, Dark Mixt Black, 60" wide, ~18 oz., $26.50/yd.
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Black, 60" wide, 15-18 oz., $28.50/yd.
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Mix'd Olive, 60" wide, 15-18 oz., $31.95/yd.
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Broadcloth, 70% wool, 10% cashmere, 20% nylon, Light Brown, 59" wide, ~15 oz., $28.50/yd.
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, Brown, 60" wide, ~15 oz., $31.00/yd.
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Broadcloth, 70% wool, 10% cashmere, 20% nylon, Dark Brown, 60" wide, ~14 oz., $28.50/yd.
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Broadcloth, 80% wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, Crimson, 59" wide, $26.95/yd.
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Broadcloth, 85% wool, 15% nylon, Red, 60" wide, ~21 oz., $32.95/yd.
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Broadcloth, 100% wool, mixed red, ~17 oz., 60" wide, $26.50/yd.
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Broadcloth | Worsted Fabric | Flannel | Bay | Jean Cloth/Virginia Cloth | Specialty Weaves