Jacquard

Description

Jacquard fabric is a type of fabric woven on a Jacquard loom, a machine loom invented by the French textile artisan Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1804. Fabrics woven with this type of loom feature complex patterns woven directly into the fabric. As a result, any fabric with woven patterns bears resemblance to jacquard, but technically speaking, only fabrics woven with Jacquard looms can be considered genuine examples of this fabric.

Mainly prized for its ornamental properties, jacquard is also a relatively durable and heavyweight fabric, and it’s possible to accentuate these attributes by weaving jacquard using wool or other durable materials. Uncommonly used in casual garments due to its complexity and relatively high cost, textile manufacturers more frequently use jacquard to make formal apparel such as evening wear and men’s suits. This fabric is also a desirable material for homewares of all types including drapes, duvet covers, and furniture upholstery.