---
type: "fabric"
name: "Cluny Lace"
slug: "cluny-lace"
fabric_family: "lace_net"
construction: "lace/net"
subtype: "lace/net"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "50–150 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cluny-lace"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:05:03.032274+00:00"
---

# Cluny Lace

Cluny Lace is a delicate, open weave lace fabric characterized by intricate patterns and a soft, textured finish, commonly made from cotton or polyester.

- **Fabric Family**: Lace Net
- **Construction**: Lace/Net
- **Subtype**: lace/net
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 50–150 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.8 mm
- **Typical Width**: 130 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Cluny Lace

Cluny Lace is a type of lace fabric known for its ornate designs and lightweight structure. It is typically constructed using a lace/net technique, which involves intricate patterns created through a combination of weaving and knotting. The fabric is often made from cotton for a natural feel or polyester for durability and ease of care. Cluny Lace is widely used in fashion for garments such as dresses, blouses, and overlays, as well as in home decor for curtains and table linens.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 10 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Lightweight
- Breathable
- Delicate

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Anti Fray
- Stain Resistant

## Common Applications

- Dresses
- Blouses
- Overlays
- Curtains
- Table Linens

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dresses & Blouses

The delicate, intricate patterns of Cluny Lace make it a favored choice for elegant dresses and blouses. Its soft texture adds romantic detail and visual depth, while its lightweight open weave allows for graceful drape and breathability in refined, feminine garments.

### Curtains & Table Linens

Cluny Lace brings timeless charm to home interiors as curtains and table linens. Its open weave filters light beautifully across windows, while its ornate patterning lends a classic, decorative elegance to tablecloths and runners for formal dining settings.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Washing Machine
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low Heat

## Additional Information

Cluny Lace is named after the Cluny Abbey in France, where this type of lace was originally produced. It is often characterized by floral motifs and is a popular choice for bridal wear and special occasion garments.

- **Regional Names**: Cluny lace (global), Broderie Anglaise (UK)
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)
- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.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
- [Eyelet](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/eyelet.md) — Lace Net
- [Galloon Lace](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/galloon-lace.md) — Lace Net
- [Guipure Lace](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/guipure-lace.md) — Lace Net

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