Gabardine Fabric Manufacturers and Suppliers in Turkey

Gabardine is a dense fabric woven in a twill weave, with the diagonal lines typical of twill visible on its surface. According to the Turkish Language Association (TDK) dictionary it can be fine wool or cotton. Companies listed here weave gabardine on their own looms, dye and finish it, or sell it wholesale. This page is for the fabric; if you are looking for pants, skirts or jackets sewn from gabardine, see pants and trousers and suits and blazers manufacturers. Denim, set apart by its indigo-dyed warp, is also in the twill family; for it see denim fabric, and for all woven types see woven fabrics.

Twill for heavier bottoms and jackets

CottonWorks describes 3×1 twill as a structure used in heavier bottom-weight fabrics such as denim, chino and gabardine, giving higher tear strength. The source gives this structure as an example, not as the single definition of gabardine, so ask the supplier for the twill ratio and density. If you are buying for pants, skirts or jackets, plan the fabric together with the sewing workshop: the workshop should see how the fabric behaves in a sample.

Have the quote state gabardine weight, density and strength tests

• Weight, density, width: Two gabardine quotes cannot be compared without all three; also ask whether the weight was measured before or after finishing.
• Strength tests: For bottoms, abrasion (Martindale, EN ISO 12947-2) and tensile (EN ISO 13934-1) reports are meaningful; ask for dimensional change to EN ISO 5077 and color fastness to the EN ISO 105 series.
• Lot and shade consistency: For uniforms or styles with repeat orders, ask how the same color is matched across lots and what check is made on a follow-up order.
• Special finishes: If you want a finish such as water repellency, have it named in the quote and ask how much of the effect remains after washing.
• MOQ and lead time: Ask for the minimum yardage per color, and whether the fabric will come from stock or be woven and dyed to order.

In gabardine, fiber, density and special finishes drive the price

Fiber type (wool, cotton or synthetic blend), weaving density, elastane, dyeing, special finishes such as water repellency and order quantity drive the price. Compare quotes per meter at the same composition, weight and width. Our fabric types guide helps with naming and weave families.

Judge the gabardine sample after washing and pressing

Test the sample under your own washing and pressing conditions before cutting: dimensional change, appearance after pressing and color fastness only become clear on a processed fabric. Write the results next to the quoted values; if they differ, settle it with the supplier before ordering.