---
type: "fabric"
name: "Charmeuse"
slug: "charmeuse"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "satin/sateen"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "80–120 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/charmeuse"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:03:44.583134+00:00"
---

# Charmeuse

Charmeuse is a luxurious, lightweight woven fabric known for its smooth, glossy surface and soft drape, commonly made from silk or polyester.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Satin/Sateen
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk, Polyester
- **Weight**: 80–120 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.2–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 112 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Charmeuse

Charmeuse is a type of satin weave fabric characterized by its high luster and soft hand. It is typically lightweight, making it ideal for elegant garments such as evening wear, blouses, and lingerie. The fabric's construction involves a floating yarn technique that gives it a smooth surface on one side and a dull finish on the reverse. Charmeuse is often made from silk for a premium feel, but polyester blends are also common for more affordable options, providing similar aesthetics with added durability.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 70

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 1.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Bright
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Calendared
- DWR

## Common Applications

- Evening Gowns
- Blouses
- Lingerie
- Scarves
- Dresses

## Common Uses in Detail

### Evening & Formalwear

Its fluid drape and luminous sheen make charmeuse a favored choice for evening gowns and cocktail dresses. The fabric catches light beautifully, lending an air of elegance and sophistication that suits red-carpet occasions and formal events perfectly.

### Lingerie & Sleepwear

The featherlight weight and silky-smooth hand of charmeuse feel gentle against bare skin, making it ideal for lingerie, chemises, and sleepwear. Its softness and subtle sheen elevate intimate apparel with a sense of understated luxury and comfort.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Use mild detergent. Iron on low heat while slightly damp.

- Washing At 30°C
- Iron At Low Temperature
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Charmeuse is particularly favored for its drape and sheen, making it a popular choice in high-fashion garments. It is important to handle charmeuse with care to avoid snags and maintain its luxurious appearance.

- **Regional Names**: Satin (polyester variant)
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Seam slippage

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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