Heavyweight

Heavy broadcloth loden for coats and cloaks

Heavy broadcloth loden is especially suitable for garments that should combine warmth, body and durability. Typical uses include coats, heavy cloaks, capes, jackets, historical garments, robust outerwear, uniform-inspired pieces and equipment for reenactment or LARP.

Due to its higher weight, heavy loden fabric drapes differently from lighter qualities. It appears stronger, offers more substance and can give a garment a clear shape. For soft, very flowing dresses or light layers, lighter broadcloth qualities are usually more suitable.

Heavy loden fabric: what is it suitable for?

Heavy loden fabric is a good choice when a fabric will be heavily used or should have a clearly visible presence. For coats and cloaks, a heavy quality can be especially useful because it combines warmth and body with a classic, natural material appearance.

Heavy broadcloth loden can also be suitable for historical representation, medieval-inspired clothing, Landsknecht clothing, uniform parts and robust tailoring. However, the cut, workmanship, lining, desired drape and specific intended use are always decisive.

Buying heavy broadcloth loden: what to consider?

When buying heavy broadcloth loden or loden fabric by the metre, you should pay attention to weight, handle, drape, colour, width and care instructions. For a coat or heavy cloak, a strong quality is often ideal. For more flexible clothing, dresses or fine layers, it may be too substantial.

If you are unsure whether this heavy quality is suitable for your project, it is also worth looking at the parent category Broadcloth & Loden. Our wool fabric knowledge and care instructions are also helpful. Examples from customer projects can be found in our gallery. If you have questions about a specific fabric, please feel free to contact us.