Items purchased at JCPenney will not be as upscale as their Neiman Marcus contemporaries, but many mothers are not looking to buy a wool gabardine suit for their toddler.
Some men like a look that is truly vintage, choosing a jacket in a wool gabardine or a similar vintage fabric.
The Vintage Army shop recently offered a 1960s trench in gabardine - a deep khaki double-breasted coat that looks at once retro and modern.
Eddie Bauer offers several women's blazers in tall sizes, including a classic wool gabardine blazer in black or light brown heather available in sizes to 20T.
In fact, Burberry is responsible for the invention of gabardine, a water-resistant fabric that is breathable and durable.