Best fabric to line a winter coat with?

Question

Hi!

I'm looking for lining to go inside a wool coat I am making. There are a lot of fabrics I've been considering, but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. Obviously it must be dry cleanable. I live in the midwest so it gets cold but not so horribly cold that I will need a separate inner layer, I think. I love prints but that's not necessary.

Some things I have considered:

-Satin-backed flannel

-Quilted nylon (hard to find)

-Quilted cotton (is this dry cleanable? will this look tacky?)

Thanks for any help you can give!

Answer 1

Satin Backed flannel would be awesome. Almost nothing is more comforting in the cold than flannel.

Quilted Cotton also would be great, but I dont' know the answer about drycleaning. I don't think it would be tacky. Cotton is nice because not only is it warm, but it breaths really nice.

Answer 2

http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalo...

an excellent source of fabrics at very reasonable prices with fantastic service.

Answer 3

I love the satin back flannel, when I was a kid, i used it in a wool coat, and 35 years later I still have it. great stuff, comes in lots of colors, and its easy to put on and off.