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. |
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Flexible |
Boucle fabric is woven loosely which gives it flexibility and strength |
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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.
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