---
type: "fabric"
name: "Brocade"
slug: "brocade"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
  - "Polyester"
  - "Acetate"
weight_gsm: "200–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/brocade"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:10.849241+00:00"
---

# Brocade

Brocade is a luxurious woven fabric characterized by its intricate patterns and raised designs, typically made from silk or synthetic fibers.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk, Polyester, Acetate
- **Weight**: 200–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Brocade

Brocade is a richly decorative fabric often used in formal wear and upholstery. It is constructed using a jacquard weaving technique, allowing for complex patterns to be woven directly into the fabric. The fabric is typically heavier and has a distinct texture due to the raised designs, which can be achieved with fibers such as silk, polyester, or acetate. Brocade is known for its durability and opulent appearance, making it a popular choice for evening gowns, suits, and decorative furnishings.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 70
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 50

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 1.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 150 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 3
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Coated
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Evening Gowns
- Formal Suits
- Upholstery
- Curtains

## Common Uses in Detail

### Evening & Formalwear

Its rich, raised patterns and lustrous sheen make brocade a favored choice for evening gowns and formal suits. The fabric's structured drape lends garments an air of opulence, making it ideal for occasions where elegance and visual impact are paramount.

### Home Furnishings

Brocade's durability and ornate designs translate beautifully to upholstery and curtains, adding a sense of grandeur to interior spaces. The tightly woven jacquard construction holds its shape well, making it well-suited for decorative cushions, drapery panels, and accent furniture.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on a low setting to avoid damaging the raised patterns.

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

## Additional Information

Brocade has been used historically for centuries, often associated with nobility and luxury. Its intricate designs can include floral, geometric, or abstract motifs, making it a versatile choice for both fashion and home decor.

- **Regional Names**: Damask (similar weave)
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

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