---
type: "fabric"
name: "Damask"
slug: "damask"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Silk"
  - "Linen"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/damask"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:06:40.698961+00:00"
---

# Damask

Damask is a luxurious woven fabric characterized by intricate patterns created through a jacquard weaving technique, commonly made from fibers such as cotton, silk, or polyester.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Silk, Linen, Polyester
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Damask

Damask is a reversible fabric that features elaborate patterns, often floral or geometric, woven into the fabric using a jacquard loom. This technique allows for a rich texture and depth in the design, making it suitable for both decorative and functional applications. The fabric is typically heavier than standard woven fabrics, providing a substantial feel and excellent durability. Commonly used in upholstery, table linens, and formal wear, damask is known for its elegant appearance and versatility.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 50

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Calendared
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Upholstery
- Table Linens
- Drapery
- Formal Wear
- Bed Linens

## Common Uses in Detail

### Table Linens & Entertaining

Damask's reversible, self-patterned weave makes it a timeless choice for tablecloths and napkins. Its dense structure resists staining and holds its shape through repeated laundering, lending an air of elegance to both formal dining and everyday entertaining.

### Upholstery & Drapery

The tight jacquard construction gives damask exceptional durability and body, making it well suited for upholstering sofas, chairs, and headboards. Its rich, intricate motifs also translate beautifully into floor-length drapes, adding depth and grandeur to interior spaces.

### Formal Wear & Eveningwear

Silk and [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) damask are favored in tailoring structured jackets, corsets, and evening gowns. The fabric's lustrous sheen and raised pattern create visual drama with minimal embellishment, giving garments a refined, opulent character ideal for special occasions.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Iron on medium heat. Do not bleach. Dry clean recommended for silk blends.

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

## Additional Information

Damask fabrics are often used in high-end applications due to their intricate designs and luxurious feel. The choice of fiber significantly affects the fabric's drape and sheen, with silk providing the most luxurious finish.

- **Regional Names**: Jacquard, Brocatelle
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Italy, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, 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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