---
type: "fabric"
name: "Adire"
slug: "adire"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "150–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/adire"
updated: "2025-09-08T01:56:37.980576+00:00"
---

# Adire

Adire is a traditional Nigerian fabric characterized by its unique tie-dye patterns and jacquard weave, primarily made from cotton.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 150–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.6 mm
- **Typical Width**: 114 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Adire

Adire fabric is a specialty textile known for its intricate designs created through a tie-dye process, often combined with jacquard weaving techniques. This fabric is predominantly made from cotton, which provides a soft hand feel and breathability. The jacquard construction allows for complex patterns and textures, making it a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary garments. Adire is celebrated for its vibrant colors and cultural significance, often used in clothing, home decor, and accessories.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 50

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Breathable
- Colorfastness

## Common Finishes

- Dyed
- Softened

## Common Applications

- Traditional Clothing
- Fashion Apparel
- Home Textiles
- Accessories

## Common Uses in Detail

### Traditional & Fashion Apparel

Its vibrant tie-dye patterns and structured jacquard weave make it ideal for garments like boubous, wrap skirts, and contemporary fashion pieces. The breathable [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) base ensures comfort in warm climates while delivering bold, culturally rich visual impact.

### Home Textiles & Décor

The striking geometric and organic patterns translate beautifully into throw pillows, table runners, and wall hangings. The durable [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction holds dye well and withstands regular use, bringing artisanal Nigerian craftsmanship and vivid color into interior spaces.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water with mild detergent. Avoid bleach. Tumble dry on low heat and iron on medium setting if needed.

- Machine Wash Warm
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Medium Heat

## Additional Information

Adire is not only a fabric but also a cultural symbol, representing the rich heritage of the Yoruba people. It is often used in ceremonial garments and has gained popularity in contemporary fashion.

- **Regional Names**: Adire Eleko (starch resist), Adire Oniko (tie-dye)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Nigeria, West Africa
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Laundering), ISO 12945 (Pilling), ASTM D5034 (Tensile Strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

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