---
type: "fabric"
name: "Birdseye"
slug: "birdseye"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "200–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/birdseye"
updated: "2025-09-08T01:59:47.69361+00:00"
---

# Birdseye

Birdseye is a woven fabric characterized by its distinctive small geometric pattern resembling a bird's eye, typically made from wool, offering durability and a refined appearance.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 200–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Birdseye

Birdseye fabric is a classic woven textile known for its unique pattern created by a combination of colored yarns. The fabric is primarily constructed using a plain weave, which contributes to its strength and versatility. Commonly made from wool, Birdseye offers excellent thermal properties, making it suitable for tailored garments such as suits and blazers. The fabric's structure allows for breathability while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic, making it a popular choice in formal and business attire.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 70
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 2%
- **Weft Stretch**: 2%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Brushed

## Common Applications

- Suits
- Blazers
- Dress Shirts
- Trousers

## Common Uses in Detail

### Suits & Blazers

Its tight weave and [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) composition make it a favored choice for tailored suits and blazers. The subtle geometric pattern adds visual texture and refinement, lending a polished, professional appearance well-suited to business and formal occasions.

### Dress Trousers

The durability and smooth drape of this fabric make it ideal for dress trousers. It holds a sharp crease reliably through extended wear, while the classic birdseye pattern provides a distinguished look appropriate for office and formal environments.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on medium heat. Avoid bleach and tumble drying to maintain fabric integrity.

- Washing: 30°C
- Ironing: Medium heat
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Tumble Dry

## Additional Information

Birdseye fabric is often used in high-quality menswear, providing a balance of comfort and style. Its unique pattern can also be used in various applications beyond clothing, such as upholstery and accessories.

- **Regional Names**: Birdseye Wool, Birdseye Weave
- **Sourcing Regions**: Italy, United Kingdom, China
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

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