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Applique Fabric

An art through which varied designs can be incarnated on a fabric. Designs are first made on one fabric and then later on pasted on any clothing.

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Hari Krishna Fabric Experts
Oct 2026
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Applique Fabric
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Precision Mill Weave

Varied textures with 3d effects. Moreover, a large area can be covered with only a few stitches.

Technical Specifications & Parameters

Specification AttributeStandard Spec
AppearanceVaried textures with 3d effects. Moreover, a large area can be covered with only a few stitches.
DesignsDepending on the imagination, these uplifted complex beautiful designs can vary to any extent.

What is Applique fabric?

  • This word is taken from the french word ‘appliquer’ meaning ‘to put on’.
  • A patch technique in which many designs can be crafted.
  • There are three types of applique: Hand, machine, and fused.
  • Patch is first crafted on another fabric and then, later on, pasted on the base fabric. 
  • It can be done on cotton, silk, linen, wool, or any desired fabric. 
  • Applique print fabric or handwork is available in suits, kurtas, embroidery, and many more.   
  • It is highly used for quilting.  
What is Applique fabric

History

  • It all started near the 4th century in Siberia and Mongolia.
  • It was used to strengthen the torn areas of the fabric by attaching patches to it.
  • Earlier they were seen on carpets, wall hangings, bags, and many other items.
History

What makes it stand out?

Appearance

Varied textures with 3d effects. Moreover, a large area can be covered with only a few stitches.

Designs

Depending on the imagination, these uplifted complex beautiful designs can vary to any extent.


What makes it stand out

Application & Usage

Home decor

Banners, paintings, wall hangings, pillow covers, etc.

Accessories

Handbags, quilts, clothing, and more.

Application & Usage

Care Instruction

  • It can be easily washed in the machine.
  • Washing it from both sides, won’t harm the fabric.
  • Wash with cold water, with a little gentle dry.
  • Don’t dry it under direct sunlight.
  • Never leave this fabric soak in water.
  • Don’t iron it often, or if you do never do steam ironing.

Care & Maintenance Guidelines

01

It can be easily washed in the machine.

It can be easily washed in the machine.

02

Washing it from both sides, won’t harm the fabric.

Washing it from both sides, won’t harm the fabric.

03

Wash with cold water, with a little gentle dry.

Wash with cold water, with a little gentle dry.

04

Don’t dry it under direct sunlight.

Don’t dry it under direct sunlight.

05

Never leave this fabric soak in water.

Never leave this fabric soak in water.

06

Don’t iron it often, or if you do never do steam ironing.

Don’t iron it often, or if you do never do steam ironing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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