gabardines

Tightly woven textiles

Gabardines is the plural of gabardine, a tightly woven fabric with a diagonal rib, typically made from wool or cotton.

The fabric is durable and water-resistant, making it popular for suits, trench coats, and uniforms.

Gabardines can also refer to garments made from this material: He packed two gabardines for the rainy trip.

fabric

twill

Diagonal-ribbed fabric

wool · polyester · blend · textile · suiting · material · thread · yarn · warp · weft

clothing

trousers

Bifurcated lower-body garment

blazer · jacket · uniform · menswear · womenswear · outerwear · wardrobe · bespoke · ready-to-wear · tailoring

legwear

chinos

Cotton twill trousers

khakis · pleated · cuffed · creased

properties

durable

Able to withstand use

sturdy · resilient · long-lasting · crisp · smooth · matte · structured · breathable · lightweight

Opposites
weave density and texture

gabardinesmesh

Interlocking open weave

cheesecloth · gauze · knits · lace · muslin

fabric weight and formality

gabardineschiffon

Delicate transparent textile

organza · voile · gossamer · jersey · silk crepe

formality and structure

gabardinesjersey

Knitted pullover garment

fleece · terrycloth · athletic wear

Family

gabardine

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G