Woolsey

Woolsey fabric is sometimes referred to as Woolsey-Linsey fabric and is a Scottish fabric. It is a coarse, roughly woven fabric and is usually woven in a plain or twill weave, using a linen or cotton warp and coarse wool filling fibres. This fabric originates from the late Middle Ages and the term ‘Woolsey-Linsey’ literally means Woolen Cloth-Linen Cloth and is from Medieval Latin. The properties of this fabric are very similar to both Wincey and Winceyette fabrics and it is used for light blankets and garments.


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Kelly Mitchell, extremely competent and reliable, she is currently in her third year at the University of Lincoln UK, studying Fashion. Kelly is responsible for the Fabrics, Fibers and Leathers sections of our Dictionary


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