---
type: "fabric"
name: "Aso Oke"
slug: "aso-oke"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/aso-oke"
updated: "2025-09-08T01:57:47.118527+00:00"
---

# Aso Oke

Aso Oke is a traditional West African fabric characterized by its intricate jacquard patterns and vibrant colors, primarily made from cotton.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 90 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Aso Oke

Aso Oke is a handwoven fabric that originates from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is traditionally used for ceremonial attire and is known for its rich texture and elaborate patterns created through jacquard weaving techniques. The fabric is typically made from 100% cotton, which provides breathability and comfort. Aso Oke is often used in the making of traditional garments such as the 'agbada' and 'buba', as well as accessories like head wraps and bags.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Dyed
- Coated

## Common Applications

- Traditional Garments
- Ceremonial Attire
- Accessories
- Home Decor

## Common Uses in Detail

### Ceremonial Attire

Aso Oke's vibrant colors and intricate jacquard patterns make it the fabric of choice for weddings, festivals, and rites of passage in West Africa. Sewn into agbadas, geles, and wrappers, its bold visual identity signals cultural pride and celebratory occasion.

### Home Décor Accents

Its sturdy [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction and eye-catching woven motifs translate beautifully into decorative home textiles. Cushion covers, table runners, and wall hangings crafted from this fabric bring rich cultural artistry and durable texture into interior living spaces.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with similar colors; iron on medium heat; do not bleach.

- Washing Machine
- Ironing
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Aso Oke is often handwoven, making each piece unique. The fabric's vibrant colors and patterns are significant in cultural expressions and ceremonies.

- **Regional Names**: Aso Oke (Nigeria)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Nigeria, West Africa
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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