Glossary

Deutsch: Gabardine / Español: Gabardina / Português: Gabardina / Français: Gabardine / Italiano: Gabardina /

Gabardine refers to a firm, tightly woven, twilled, worsted, tough fabric with a slight diagonal Line on the right side whihc can be made from wool, cotton or synthetics. Wool Gabard ine is known as a year-round fabric for business suiting.

It is also described as a durable, compactly woven twill fabric, sometimes with a high sheen. It was originally used by religious pilgrims in medieval Spain in a loose, outer garment called a Gabardina, this sturdy fabric is now a staple for suiting and outerwear

Gabardine also refers to a Raincoat made from a smooth, durable, twill-woven cloth of worsted or cotton; and a long loose cloak.