---
type: "fabric"
name: "Brocatelle"
slug: "brocatelle"
fabric_family: "upholstery_decor"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "300–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/brocatelle"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:10.901976+00:00"
---

# Brocatelle

Brocatelle is a luxurious upholstery fabric characterized by its rich texture and intricate patterns, typically woven using jacquard techniques.

- **Fabric Family**: Upholstery Decor
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk, Polyester
- **Weight**: 300–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1–2.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Brocatelle

Brocatelle is a heavy, decorative fabric often used in upholstery and drapery. It features raised patterns that create a three-dimensional effect, achieved through jacquard weaving. Commonly made from silk and polyester blends, Brocatelle offers durability while maintaining a luxurious appearance. Its rich texture and vibrant colors make it suitable for high-end furniture, curtains, and decorative accents.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 0.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 300 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **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

- Stain Resistant
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Coated
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Upholstery
- Drapery
- Decorative Pillows
- Wall Coverings

## Common Uses in Detail

### Upholstery & Seating

Its dense, raised patterns and durable weave make it ideal for covering sofas, armchairs, and ottomans. The fabric's stiff body holds its shape under regular use, while its rich silk or [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) composition adds an unmistakable sense of opulence to formal interior settings.

### Drapery & Wall Coverings

Heavy enough to drape elegantly and structured enough to hang flat against walls, it excels as floor-length curtains or decorative wall panels. The intricate jacquard motifs catch light beautifully, creating a dramatic, palatial atmosphere suited to grand dining rooms and formal reception spaces.

## Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.

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## Additional Information

Brocatelle is often used in traditional and modern interiors, providing a touch of elegance and sophistication. Its ability to hold vibrant colors makes it a favorite among designers.

- **Regional Names**: Brocatelle (France), Brocatel (Italy)
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, Italy, India
- **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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