GABARDINE
Midnight blue gabardine
Midnight blue gabardine, understated everyday elegance
FCFA 4,500 per metre
Width: 150 cm
Gabardine is a tightly woven twill, recognisable by its fine diagonal ribs. Originally made of wool, it now comes in many blends, like this polyester and viscose. Its smooth, dense surface makes it a reliable choice for jackets and trousers.
Midnight blue is one of the most classic suit colours, softer than black and right for any occasion. In Douala it is chosen for office sets, important meetings and ceremonies where you want to look modern yet restrained.
Polyester and viscose, 150 cm wide. A medium-weight, smooth fabric that holds creases and cut lines well.
Soft and fluid, it resists creasing well; it is most comfortable indoors, in the evening and during the rainy season.
Material : GABARDINE · Width: 150 cm
- Joss flap suit, Mboppi clasp suit and Bonanjo double-breasted suit
- Ngaoundere band-collar jacket and Bali two-fabric shirt jacket
- Makepe set and Bonaberi vest and shirt set
- Vest of the Foumban set
- Mbanga sheath dress, Edea two-fabric dress and Tiko set
Seasons : All year round, especially for the office, meetings and evenings.
- Dry cleaning recommended for jackets; wash trousers and dresses at 30°C on a delicate cycle
- Wash inside out to protect the colour
- Dry on a hanger in the shade
- Iron on a low setting with a pressing cloth
- Midnight blue pairs with white, sky blue, cream and gold buttons
- A touch of wax or kente on a panel livens up a midnight blue set
- Choose brown or black shoes depending on the occasion
Designs to sew in this fabric
Frequently asked questions
Does midnight blue fade in the wash?
It stays stable if you wash it inside out at 30°C and dry it in the shade. For jackets, dry cleaning preserves colour and shape best.
Which style should I choose in midnight blue?
For the office, the Makepe set or the Mbanga sheath dress; for a ceremony, the Bonanjo double-breasted suit or the Joss flap suit.
Can I combine it with another fabric?
Yes, part by part when the style allows it: on the Bali shirt jacket, for example, a midnight blue gabardine body with a checked or kente yoke.