---
type: "fabric"
name: "Chantilly Lace"
slug: "chantilly-lace"
fabric_family: "lace_net"
construction: "lace/net"
subtype: "lace/net"
typical_fibers:
  - "Nylon"
  - "Rayon"
weight_gsm: "40–90 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/chantilly-lace"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:03:34.932017+00:00"
---

# Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace is a delicate, intricate lace fabric characterized by its floral patterns and open weave, commonly used in high-end garments and accessories.

- **Fabric Family**: Lace Net
- **Construction**: Lace/Net
- **Subtype**: lace/net
- **Typical Fibers**: Nylon, Rayon
- **Weight**: 40–90 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.2–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 130 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace is a type of lace fabric that features a fine, open weave with intricate floral designs, typically made from a blend of nylon and rayon. The fabric is known for its soft hand and fluid drape, making it ideal for overlays, veils, and elegant evening wear. The lace is often produced using a needle lace technique, resulting in a lightweight and airy structure that adds a romantic touch to any design.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 15 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: delicate, floral
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Lightweight
- Breathable
- Soft Hand

## Common Finishes

- Dyed
- Embroidered

## Common Applications

- Bridal Wear
- Evening Gowns
- Lingerie
- Costumes
- Home Decor Accents

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bridal & Formalwear

Its delicate floral motifs and soft drape make it a premier choice for wedding gowns and evening dresses. The intricate open weave adds elegance and depth to overlays, sleeves, and bodices, lending a timeless, luxurious quality to formal garments.

### Lingerie & Intimates

Its lightweight, sheer construction and ornate patterning are ideally suited to fine lingerie, where visual delicacy and a soft hand are essential. [Nylon](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/nylon) and rayon blends provide comfort against the skin while maintaining the fabric's intricate, decorative appearance.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a delicate cycle. Avoid harsh detergents and bleach. Iron on low heat with a cloth barrier.

- Machine Wash Cold
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low
- Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Chantilly Lace is often used in conjunction with other fabrics to create layered looks, and its intricate designs can be embroidered or embellished for added texture.

- **Regional Names**: French Lace
- **Sourcing Regions**: France, Italy, China
- **Testing Standards**: Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Nylon](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/nylon.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Fishnet](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/fishnet.md) — Lace Net
- [Broderie Anglaise](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/broderie-anglaise.md) — Lace Net
- [Cluny Lace](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cluny-lace.md) — Lace Net
- [Eyelet](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/eyelet.md) — Lace Net
- [Galloon Lace](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/galloon-lace.md) — Lace Net

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