---
type: "fabric"
name: "Cloqué"
slug: "cloque"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "150–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cloque"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:04:53.219644+00:00"
---

# Cloqué

Cloqué is a textured woven fabric characterized by its raised patterns, typically made from silk or polyester, offering a luxurious appearance and feel.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk, Polyester
- **Weight**: 150–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Cloqué

Cloqué fabric is a jacquard-woven textile known for its unique, puckered surface that creates a three-dimensional effect. This texture is achieved through the use of a special weaving technique that interlaces threads in a way that allows certain areas to be raised while others remain flat. Cloqué is often made from silk or polyester, providing a blend of softness and durability. It is commonly used in high-end fashion for garments such as dresses, blouses, and evening wear, as well as in upholstery and home decor.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 50
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 40

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Brushed
- Coated

## Common Applications

- Dresses
- Blouses
- Evening Wear
- Upholstery
- Home Decor

## Common Uses in Detail

### Evening Wear & Dresses

Its raised, blistered texture and lustrous surface make it a favored choice for formal gowns, cocktail dresses, and blouses. The fabric drapes elegantly while its dimensional pattern adds visual interest, lending a sophisticated, luxurious quality ideal for special occasions.

### Upholstery & Home Decor

The rich, sculptural surface lends itself beautifully to decorative cushions, accent chairs, and drapery. Its structured texture adds depth and a sense of opulence to interior spaces, making it a sought-after material for high-end home furnishing projects.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Iron on low heat, preferably with a cloth to protect the fabric.

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

## Additional Information

Cloqué is often favored for its aesthetic appeal and is suitable for structured garments due to its ability to hold shape. It is important to consider the care requirements to maintain the fabric's texture and appearance.

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

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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