Dobby Fabric

Jun 17, 2022

By Birds of Fabriclore

What is Dobby Fabric?

Fabric made on a dobby loom has a rough appearance due to the dobby weave pattern.
Both the warp and the weft of the fabric are of the same color.
To bring attention to the rough design of the cloth, satin threads are sometimes used.
Although the cloth is woven via a loom, as is the case with other forms of weaving, a piece of specialized equipment known as a dobby is required in order to connect the fabric to the loom. The use of this dobby machine makes it possible to create prints that are woven into the cloth.
Designs produced by a dobby loom have a propensity to be repetitive and patterned all over the surface.
The dobby fabric is constructed using a wide array of fibers, including cotton, silk, nylon, and so on.

In the year 1840, the production of the Fabric began for the very first time.
During the weaving process, a dobby is necessary in order to properly connect the Fabric to the loom. This is also the case while weaving other types of textiles.
Using this dobby technology, it is possible to create prints that are woven directly into the fabric.
Hence, this was the origin of "Dobby Fabric."

Texture	Slightly more textured than plain fabric and less complex than jacquard.
Fall	Dobby has a pleasant drape to its fabric.
Shine	Dull
Sheer	The fabric is semi-sheer that is slightly opaque in appearance.
Crease-resistant	It does not easily wrinkle, which makes the ironing and folding processes simpler.