---
type: "fabric"
name: "Dobby Cloth"
slug: "dobby-cloth"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "dobby"
subtype: "dobby"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "150–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/dobby-cloth"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:07:42.197315+00:00"
---

# Dobby Cloth

Dobby cloth is a woven fabric characterized by its intricate patterns created using a dobby loom, often featuring geometric designs and textures, primarily made from cotton or polyester blends.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Dobby
- **Subtype**: dobby
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 150–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Dobby Cloth

Dobby cloth is a type of woven fabric that is produced using a dobby loom, which allows for the creation of small, geometric patterns and textures. The fabric is typically made from cotton or polyester fibers, offering a balance of comfort and durability. Dobby cloth is known for its versatility, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including apparel, home textiles, and accessories. The unique weaving technique gives it a slightly textured surface, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and tactile qualities.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 3%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Sanforized
- Brushed

## Common Applications

- Shirts
- Blouses
- Dresses
- Linings
- Home Textiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Shirting & Blouses

Its lightweight structure and subtle woven patterns make dobby cloth a popular choice for dress shirts and blouses. The geometric textures add visual interest without requiring prints, while [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) blends ensure breathability and comfort throughout the day.

### Dresses & Skirts

The refined surface texture and gentle drape of dobby cloth lend themselves beautifully to women's dresses and skirts. It holds its shape well while remaining soft against the skin, making it ideal for both casual daywear and smart occasion garments.

### Home Textile Accents

In home décor, dobby cloth is favored for decorative pillow covers, table runners, and lightweight curtains. Its woven geometric motifs add understated elegance to interiors, and the durable construction withstands regular laundering while retaining its distinctive patterned appearance.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Iron on medium heat if necessary.

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

## Additional Information

Dobby cloth is often used in formal and casual wear due to its ability to hold patterns well and provide a refined look. The fabric's texture can enhance the drape and visual interest of garments.

- **Regional Names**: Dobby Weave, Dobby Fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Pakistan
- **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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