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Medium-heavy broadcloth loden for coats and cloaks

Medium-heavy broadcloth loden combines warmth, firmness and flexibility. It is stronger than light or medium-light broadcloth qualities, but often still more comfortable to wear and easier to work with than very heavy loden fabrics. This makes it especially suitable for coats, cloaks, capes, jackets and robust historical garments.

For historical clothing, reenactment and LARP, this quality is interesting when a natural fabric with body and protective character is needed. Depending on cut and workmanship, medium-heavy loden fabric can appear both understated and very expressive.

Loden fabric for cool and unpleasant weather

Lucia’s earlier description puts it nicely: this cloth is intended for a coat or cloak when bad weather should stay outside. In careful technical terms, this means that medium-heavy broadcloth and loden fabrics are dense, warming and robust and are well suited for garments worn outdoors.

Whether a finished garment keeps out wind, cold or moisture well depends not only on the fabric, but also on the cut, workmanship, seams, lining and care. The specific use should therefore always suit the individual project.

Buying medium-heavy loden fabric: what to consider?

When buying medium-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 cloak, a denser quality is often useful. Medium-heavy broadcloth loden can also be very suitable for jackets, capes or uniform parts.

If you are unsure whether this medium-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.