Musical instruments are beautiful. The fabric used to line an instrument case should protect and show off the beauty of your chosen instrument.

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Which Fabrics are Good for Instrument Case Lining?

One of the best fabrics for lining musical instrument cases is baize – a high wool or pure wool content fabric. More often than not most people associate baize as a covering for pool, snooker or billiards tables or covering playing card tables.

The truth is baize is brilliant for those uses, but it’s also particularly good for lining boxes and cases, that will contain delicate or precious things.

Many will think of velvet as a lining material for musical instrument cases, but baize – especially those made from pure merino wool – offers a hardwearing and equally gentle fabric for the job.

Naturally Scratch Free

Pure merino wool baize fabrics are the most suitable for lining or repairing instrument cases. Thanks to the soft merino wool, it doesn’t scratch highly polished materials, be they wood, metal or plastic.

Merino Wool – Has a Natural Shine

Our 100% Merino Wool range of fabrics have a natural sheen to them that reflects and radiates the light. The fabrics in this range are available in a wide variety of rich and extravagant colours. So you’ll be sure to find a colour that fits your or your client’s style.

100% Merino Wool Fabric Details

Composition	100% Merino Wool
Width	140cms
Weight	390gsm
Abrasion	19,000 Rubs (BS EN ISO 12947-2)
Roll Length	70m
Fire Resistance	BS 5852 Schedule 4 Part 1 & BS 5852 Schedule 5 Part 1 (Cigarette and Match Tests)

Vivid Hues Baizes – Subtle and Striking

The Vivid Hues range of baizes are also made from pure merino wool, but have a melton finish. This means that they have a matt look and don’t reflect the light. The fabrics in this range are slightly thinner so will need slightly more cushioning overall, but will be easier to work with. Vivid Hues range is named after the visual weight of the colours in the range.

Vivid Hues Fabric Details

Composition	100% Merino Wool
Width	140cms
Weight	340gsm
Abrasion	100 000 Rubs
Roll Length	70m
Fire Resistance	BS 5852 Schedule 4 Part 1 & BS 5852 Schedule 5 Part 1 (Cigarette and Match Tests)

Choosing a Musical Instrument Case Fabric

Whether it’s lining a case for guitar, flute, violin or drum, the two baizes mentioned here are not only beautiful but practical too, thanks to their hardwearing natures. They are ideal for lining brand new instrument cases, or to be used for instrument case repair and restoration.

If you need any help in choosing which fabric to use, please feel free to get in contact with us – we’re always happy to help.