Fabric for Outerwear
Outerwear carries its own shape, so weight does most of the work — under 200 gsm a jacket collapses, over 400 gsm it stands away from the body.
3,706 fabrics · 196–416 gsm · order from 1 yard · swatches in about 4 days
Pick by weight
Weight decides how outerwear fabric behaves more than any other spec. These ranges are measured from what we actually stock.
Most ordered for outerwear
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Outerwear fabric FAQ
What weight fabric is best for outerwear?
Most outerwear fabric sits between 196 and 416 gsm. Outerwear carries its own shape, so weight does most of the work — under 200 gsm a jacket collapses, over 400 gsm it stands away from the body.
Which fabrics are used for outerwear?
On SWATCHON, outerwear fabric is most often twill, vegan leather and plain weave. You can filter by construction, fiber composition, weight and stretch to narrow it further.
Can I order a small quantity of outerwear fabric?
Yes — order from 1 yard, with no traditional mill minimums. Swatches come first so you can check hand-feel and color before committing to yardage.
How do I check the fabric before ordering?
Order a swatch book for any fabric — every color of that fabric is included, and it reaches you in about 4 days worldwide.