Jacket Fabric Person Size cm

Estimating Fabric for a Jacket

For a structured jacket the estimate runs fabric_m = (length_cm + sleeve_cm + collar_cm) × 2 / 100, assuming a base bolt width of 140 cm. A bomber comes in around 1.5 m. A classic denim jacket wants about 1.8 m, and a parka with thermal lining and a hood can climb to 2.5 m. Coated synthetic leather and PU use the same formula, but they usually ship on 1.30 m bolts, so budget an extra 10–15%.

Long sleeves with a cuff, plus a separate collar, tack on roughly 0.4 m beyond the body panels. Quote the lining on its own line, since it usually runs 1.2 m of acetate or polyester taffeta. Brazilian regulation ABNT NBR 16060 requires a composition label, so set aside a small fabric scrap for the tag and washing symbols when you finish the piece.

Applications

It earns its keep when you’re sourcing leather panels (sold per piece, not per meter), pricing a winter collection, mapping out a custom motorcycle jacket, or budgeting a parka with removable lining. Designers also lean on the figure when they negotiate minimum order quantities with mills.

FAQ

Do I need extra fabric for prints with direction? You do. Striped, plaid or pile fabrics like corduroy and velvet take 15–20% more, because every piece has to line up facing the same way.

What about leather? Leather sells by the peça (hide), each roughly 1.8 m². A bomber works out to about 2 hides, while a long coat can swallow 4.

Is lining included in this estimate? No. The formula only covers the outer shell. On top of that, count on 1.0–1.5 m of lining and 0.3 m of fusible interfacing.