---
type: "fabric"
name: "Damask (Decor)"
slug: "damask-decor"
fabric_family: "upholstery_decor"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "250–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/damask-decor"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:06:54.020754+00:00"
---

# Damask (Decor)

Damask (Decor) is a luxurious jacquard-woven fabric characterized by intricate patterns and a rich texture, commonly used in upholstery and decorative applications.

- **Fabric Family**: Upholstery Decor
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 250–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Damask (Decor)

Damask (Decor) is a type of jacquard fabric that features elaborate, often reversible patterns woven into the fabric itself. This construction allows for a variety of designs, including floral and geometric motifs, which are typically created using contrasting colors or textures. The fabric is commonly made from a blend of cotton and polyester, providing durability and ease of maintenance. Its weight and thickness make it suitable for upholstery, drapery, and other decorative uses, where both aesthetic appeal and functionality are required.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 2%
- **Weft Stretch**: 2%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 2 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release
- Fade Resistant

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Coated
- Stain Resistant
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Upholstery
- Drapery
- Cushions
- Table Linens

## Common Uses in Detail

### Upholstery & Seating

Its dense jacquard weave and rich texture make it ideal for covering sofas, armchairs, and ottomans. The intricate woven patterns add visual elegance, while the sturdy [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton)-[Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) construction provides the durability needed to withstand everyday use on furniture.

### Drapery & Window Treatments

The fabric's substantial weight and lustrous surface allow it to hang beautifully in long, flowing panels. Its ornate woven motifs bring a formal, sophisticated look to living rooms and dining spaces, making it a preferred choice for curtains and drapes.

### Table Linens & Entertaining

Traditionally favored for tablecloths and table runners, its reversible pattern and refined appearance elevate formal dining settings. The [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) content adds wrinkle resistance and easy care, while the woven design lends an heirloom quality to holiday and celebratory tables.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle; tumble dry low or line dry; iron on medium heat if necessary.

- Washing Machine
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Medium Heat
- Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Damask fabrics are known for their durability and ability to withstand wear, making them ideal for high-traffic areas. The intricate patterns can also hide stains and wear better than solid fabrics.

- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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