---
type: "fabric"
name: "Boutis"
slug: "boutis"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/boutis"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:01:03.906744+00:00"
---

# Boutis

Boutis is a decorative, quilted fabric typically made from cotton, characterized by its intricate jacquard weave and soft, textured surface.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Boutis

Boutis is a traditional French fabric known for its rich texture and decorative qualities. It is woven using a jacquard technique, allowing for complex patterns to be created directly into the fabric. Typically made from 100% cotton, Boutis is soft to the touch and has a slightly padded feel due to its quilted nature. The fabric is often used for bedspreads, cushions, and other home textiles, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional warmth.

## Woven Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Pre Shrunk
- Softened
- Colorfast

## Common Applications

- Bedspreads
- Cushions
- Decorative Throws
- Upholstery

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bedspreads & Coverlets

Boutis is a natural choice for bedspreads and coverlets, as its intricate jacquard weave and quilted texture add visual depth and warmth to a bed. The soft [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction ensures breathability and comfort throughout all seasons.

### Cushions & Decorative Throws

Its richly textured surface makes boutis ideal for cushion covers and decorative throws. The detailed woven patterns elevate everyday living spaces, while the durable [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) fibers hold their shape and appearance even with regular handling and use.

### Upholstery & Accent Pieces

Used in upholstery for accent chairs and headboards, boutis brings an elegant, artisan quality to furniture. Its structured jacquard construction provides enough body to withstand light upholstery demands while keeping a refined, decorative aesthetic in interior settings.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with similar colors. Tumble dry low. Iron on medium heat if necessary.

- Washing Machine
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron At Medium Temperature

## Additional Information

Boutis is often associated with traditional French quilting techniques and is popular in both contemporary and classic home decor.

- **Regional Names**: Brocade, Quilted Cotton
- **Sourcing Regions**: France, India, China
- **Testing Standards**: Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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