03-29-2006, 05:05 PM
This may be old news to other stateside reenactors, but I just discovered www.woolrichfabrics.com . Woolrich Mills is the oldest woolen mill in the US, dating back to 1830. They wove garments for the original American Civil War soldiers, and now routinely sell to reenactors.
They have wool solids in every shade of the rainbow, from relatively lightweight 12oz fabric, up to heavy 22oz blanketweight stuff (perfect for cloaks!). They do require a minimum 15 yard purchase, though, and most of their heavier stuff is blended (85% wool, 15% nylon) but still looks great.
Most importantly, they do sell some of their fabric in 80" bolts, which comes clos(er) to historical dimensions we discussed above.
They have wool solids in every shade of the rainbow, from relatively lightweight 12oz fabric, up to heavy 22oz blanketweight stuff (perfect for cloaks!). They do require a minimum 15 yard purchase, though, and most of their heavier stuff is blended (85% wool, 15% nylon) but still looks great.
Most importantly, they do sell some of their fabric in 80" bolts, which comes clos(er) to historical dimensions we discussed above.
Franklin Slaton
Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
Your mother wears caligae!
Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
Your mother wears caligae!
