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Vintage Workwear Items

〜 Moleskin, herringbone, duck and back sateen, with WALDES® zippers and buttons 〜

Fabrics and hardware for classic French and American workwear and military garments: moleskin from light to heavy (including Giza and extra-long-staple cotton), U.S. Army- and USN-style herringbone, German duck and canvas, French drill, M-43-style back sateen, jungle-fatigue ripstop, military flannel and sashiko denim, with WALDES® vintage zippers on cotton tape, donut tack buttons and copper rivets.

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BD7676 German Duck
BD7676German Duck
US1943 U.S. ARMY Herringbone
US1943U.S. ARMY Herringbone
BD7347 Vintage French Drill
BD7347Vintage French Drill
YM013 Sashiko Denim
YM013Sashiko Denim
COD2989-03 5 Oz Vintage Chambray
COD2989-035 Oz Vintage Chambray
GZ-03 Giza Cotton Light Moleskin
GZ-03Giza Cotton Light Moleskin
RM-0012 USN HERRINGBONE
RM-0012USN HERRINGBONE
BD3907 Mura Back Satin
BD3907Mura Back Satin
GW1612 Moleskin
GW1612Moleskin
BD7253 Military Flannel
BD7253Military Flannel
C1610FGK Jungle Fatigue Ripstop
C1610FGKJungle Fatigue Ripstop
BS788-T Military Slub Satin
BS788-TMilitary Slub Satin
2684 Light Military Moleskin
2684Light Military Moleskin

How to Choose Vintage Workwear Fabrics & Trims

This collection gathers fabrics and trims for making classic French and American workwear and military garments. Centred on cotton, it includes moleskin, herringbone, duck, back sateen, ripstop, flannel and sashiko denim, along with WALDES® cotton-tape zippers, tack buttons and copper rivets.

Choose moleskin by its smooth, brushed face and the thickness that comes from dense weaving, and herringbone by its chain of V-shaped patterns. Back sateen shows a different weave on each side, while duck and canvas have a firm hand from thick yarns woven densely. In customer reviews, buyers mention the colours and how easy they are to coordinate, the material feel, softness and ease of sewing.

This introduction was written by AI based on product data, reviews and the ApparelX Wiki.

Vintage Workwear by the numbers

Materials (number of items)
Cotton34 itemsBrass5 itemsNickel Silver3 itemsTombac1 itemNylon1 itemLinen1 item
Some items contain more than one material, so the totals do not match the number of items.
Categories
Textile / Fabric 28 items, Zipper 6 items, Buttons 3 items, Press Fasteners And Eyelets 1 item
Fabric width
110–148 cm
Weight
154–500 g/m² (27 items with data)

Customer reviews

4.8 (5 reviews)
ねじまき鳥Apr 19, 2023
beautiful coloring
I’m glad there’s a good range of subtle intermediate shades. I made a suitcase cover, and it was very useful because it was easy to match the color to the suitcase body color.
8000 Fujikinbai Cotton Canvas No. 8 Adhesive Lamination ›
ApparelX memberJul 8, 2026
This is a really great sashiko fabric
i’ve worked with sashiko fabric from a few different producers and this is my favorite i’ve found. it’s a little bit lighter at 10oz but still plenty substantial. my favorite thing about this fabric is the dye treatment. it has a beautiful natural indigo color that starts out as a deep blue with green hues, and doesn’t fade to a more royal blue like other sashiko ive worked with.
YM013 Sashiko Denim ›
キムラーAug 19, 2020
Good material feel
It's softer than I expected and easy to sew.
The finish is also light and good.
BD3907 Mura Back Satin ›

Picks from makers and suppliers

(7 reviews)
Maker's PickJul 27, 2026
A rugged yet refined workwear feel.
A moleskin fabric woven densely using thick-count thread.
It retains a rugged workwear feel while offering a dense, refined texture. It has body and resilience, and
can be used for a wide range of items,
including cargo pants and jackets.
As a thinner version of this product, BD3671 is also available, so please consider it as well.
BD3677 Heavy Military Moleskin ›
Maker's PickJul 27, 2026
Elegant workwear feel.
Moleskin fabric woven densely using thread that matches the texture of the material.
It is a high-density, elegant fabric that retains workwear ruggedness. It can be used for a wide range of items, including cargo pants and jackets.
As a thicker version of this product, we also offer BD3677, so please consider it as well.
BD3671 Military Moleskin ›
Maker's PickJun 2, 2026
Recommended for military-style items!
This product uses materials that have been analyzed and reproduced from actual military surplus items.
This fabric will give military-style items a really great look, so please consider using it! The BD7679 product number , which uses the same greige fabric but with a different finish, is also popular.
I would appreciate it if you could check this as well.
BD7676 German Duck ›

Frequently asked questions

QCan I place an order for fabric without any joins?
Cut-to-order quantities are possible, but for orders of 5 m or more, piece breaks may occur.
If there is a piece break in a cut order, we cut it a little longer.
Also, even for rolls, there may be piece breaks, so please place your order with some extra allowance (loss).
QI ordered the fabric by roll, but isn’t the quantity the same as what I ordered?
When you order fabric by roll, it is usually arranged as an estimated roll, so the quantity may be slightly above or below the quantity you ordered.
Therefore, if we need to change the quantity from what you ordered, we will notify you of the updated quantity by email each time.
If the quantity is greater, we will request additional payment for the difference; if the quantity is less, we will refund the difference within a few days after shipment is completed.
QI would like the test data for the fabric.
support page, or please include it in the remarks field when placing your order. We will check with the manufacturer.
QThe color of the sample card swatch and the actual fabric I ordered differ. Can it be exchanged?
There may be slight differences depending on the fiber material, and fiber products can vary in color from lot to lot. For that reason, we cannot offer an exchange for slight variations, but if the color difference is significant, we will consult with the manufacturer and arrange an exchange or other appropriate response.
QI would like hang tags and woven labels for fabric with a trademark.
Regarding hang tags and woven labels, if the manufacturer selling them is different, the prices, terms, etc. will also differ. If you order the fabric, we can arrange it from as little as one piece. In principle, hang tags are often available, but woven labels may not be, so when ordering the fabric, please let us know the fabric product number and the number of hang tags/woven labels, etc.
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