The texture of fabric is soft owing to materials used like cotton and wool.
Technical Specifications & Parameters
| Specification Attribute | Standard Spec |
|---|---|
| Soft texture | The texture of fabric is soft owing to materials used like cotton and wool. |
| Flexible | Boucle fabric is woven loosely which gives it flexibility and strength |
| Hard to process | Due to its loose weaving, this fabric is hard to process or sew as compared to others. |
What is Bouclé Fabric
- Bouclé fabric is a heavy material which is made of looped yarn.
- This fabric has ‘nubby’ surface which makes it softer and coarser,
- Its texture relies between the soft fluffiness like sherpa and natural surface of linen,
- Boucle fabric is named after the French word Boucler which meant ‘to curl’.
- This is known for its comfort surface and visual texture.
History of Bouclé Fabric
- Bouclé fabric originated in Europe during the 19th century and became famous as mid century fabric.
- It was founded by Eero Saarinen in 1940 when the creator was working with rough fabric wool and tweed,
- After 1950, this fabric was started using in clothing and originally used by Coco Chanel,
- Originally, it is produced through wool but with the time textile experts learned to manufacture it with other fabrics like linen, silk, polyester and cotton.
What makes it stand out
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Soft texture |
The texture of fabric is soft owing to materials used like cotton and wool. |
|
Flexible |
Boucle fabric is woven loosely which gives it flexibility and strength |
|
Hard to process |
Due to its loose weaving, this fabric is hard to process or sew as compared to others. |
Application
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Clothing |
Shirts, coats, jackets, couture etc. |
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Accessories |
Beg, couture suiting etc. |
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Home furnishing |
Furniture, pillow cover, blanket, drapries etc. |
Care instruction
- You should ask for care instruction as this fabric is vulnerable,
- Do not squeeze harshly to take out extra water,
- Use cold water to wash the fabric and keep the machine on delicate mode while cleaning it,
- You can choose soap or detergent as per your preference,
- Pick the wool option while ironing it and do it gently.
Care & Maintenance Guidelines
You should ask for care instruction as this fabric is vulnerable,
You should ask for care instruction as this fabric is vulnerable,
Do not squeeze harshly to take out extra water,
Do not squeeze harshly to take out extra water,
Use cold water to wash the fabric and keep the machine on delicate mode while cleaning it,
Use cold water to wash the fabric and keep the machine on delicate mode while cleaning it,
You can choose soap or detergent as per your preference,
You can choose soap or detergent as per your preference,
Pick the wool option while ironing it and do it gently.
Pick the wool option while ironing it and do it gently.
Frequently Asked Questions
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