---
type: "fabric"
name: "Frieze"
slug: "frieze"
fabric_family: "pile_napped"
construction: "brushed/napped"
subtype: "brushed/napped"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "300–500 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/frieze"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:12:01.935263+00:00"
---

# Frieze

Frieze is a durable, textured fabric characterized by its soft, napped surface, traditionally made from wool, offering warmth and comfort.

- **Fabric Family**: Pile Napped
- **Construction**: Brushed/Napped
- **Subtype**: brushed/napped
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool
- **Weight**: 300–500 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–4 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Frieze

Frieze is a type of pile-napped fabric that features a brushed or napped finish, resulting in a soft, fuzzy texture. Typically made from wool, this fabric is known for its warmth and durability, making it ideal for outerwear and upholstery. The napping process raises the fibers, creating a plush surface that enhances insulation and provides a luxurious hand feel. Frieze is often used in coats, jackets, and heavy-duty upholstery due to its resilience and ability to withstand wear.

## Woven Properties

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

## 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)**: 1.5
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Napped
- Water Repellent

## Common Applications

- Coats
- Jackets
- Upholstery
- Blankets

## Common Uses in Detail

### Coats & Jackets

Its dense, napped [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction makes it an ideal choice for outerwear. The thick pile traps heat effectively, while the durable weave resists wear, ensuring coats and jackets crafted from it remain warm, structured, and long-lasting through heavy use.

### Upholstery & Furnishings

The robust, textured surface holds up well to repeated contact, making it a practical option for upholstering chairs and sofas. Its soft nap adds tactile comfort, while the tight [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) construction provides the resilience needed for furniture that sees daily use.

### Blankets & Throws

The brushed [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) surface delivers exceptional warmth and a pleasantly soft hand, making it well suited for blankets and throws. Lightweight yet insulating, it regulates temperature naturally, offering cozy comfort during cold seasons without the bulk of heavier alternatives.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat if needed. Dry clean recommended for best results.

- Washing Machine
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron At Low Temperature

## Additional Information

Frieze is often used in high-end outerwear due to its excellent insulation properties and luxurious feel. The fabric's napped surface not only adds aesthetic appeal but also enhances its thermal efficiency.

- **Regional Names**: Frisé (French), Fleece (general term)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Italy, United Kingdom, China
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

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- [Microfleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/microfleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Polar Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/polar-fleece.md) — Pile Napped
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