Ex-Designer Wool Challis Fabric - Micro Gingham Navy

This Ex-Designer Pure Wool Challis in Micro Gingham Navy is the kind of fabric that makes a handmade wardrobe feel truly luxurious. Woven from the finest wool, it has an exceptionally smooth and lightweight handle, without any of the itchiness you might associate with traditional suiting. The cloth drapes beautifully, offering just the right amount of structure while remaining soft and fluid in movement.

The design is a tiny-scale gingham in shades of navy – a subtle pattern that reads almost like a texture from afar, yet reveals its intricate detail up close. It’s understated but sophisticated, with that polished look you’d expect from a designer suiting fabric. Lightweight enough for year-round wear, it works especially well for tailored dresses, skirts, softly structured jackets, or classic trousers. Even a simple blouse or shell top would feel elevated in this cloth.

This fabric is part of our ex-designer deadstock range – leftover rolls sourced from high-end fashion houses and mills. Deadstock fabrics are a brilliant choice for the modern dressmaker: they reduce textile waste by putting surplus fabric to good use, while also giving you access to designer-quality cloth that isn’t available on the high street.

The Details:
Fibre Content: 100% Wool
Width: 150cm
Weight: Lightweight
Opacity: Opaque
Care Instructions: Dry clean only. Low iron, press on reverse. Avoid tumble drying. 
Recommended Machine Needle: Universal 70/10

At Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.

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