---
type: "fabric"
name: "Gobelin"
slug: "gobelin"
fabric_family: "upholstery_decor"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "250–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/gobelin"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:13:02.593869+00:00"
---

# Gobelin

Gobelin is a richly textured jacquard upholstery fabric known for its intricate patterns and durability, often used in high-end furniture and decorative applications.

- **Fabric Family**: Upholstery Decor
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 250–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.2–2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Gobelin

Gobelin fabric is a type of jacquard weave characterized by its complex, multi-colored designs that resemble tapestries. Traditionally made from a blend of cotton and polyester, Gobelin offers a luxurious appearance while maintaining durability and ease of care. The fabric's construction allows for detailed imagery and patterns, making it ideal for upholstery, drapery, and decorative accents in both residential and commercial settings.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 50
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 40

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 0.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Fade Resistant
- Wrinkle Resistant
- Easy Care

## Common Finishes

- Stain Resistant
- Water Repellent
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Upholstery
- Drapery
- Decorative Pillows
- Wall Hangings

## Common Uses in Detail

### Furniture Upholstery

Its tight jacquard weave and durable fiber blend make it ideal for covering sofas, armchairs, and ottomans. The intricate patterns add visual richness to high-end furniture pieces, while its strong construction resists wear and maintains its appearance over years of use.

### Drapery & Wall Hangings

The fabric's substantial weight and ornate woven designs lend themselves beautifully to decorative drapery and wall hangings. It drapes with elegance and adds a [Tapestry](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/tapestry)-like aesthetic to interior spaces, making it a favored choice for formal and traditionally styled rooms.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, tumble dry low or hang to dry. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Machine Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low
- Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Gobelin fabric is often associated with artistic designs and is named after the Gobelins Manufactory in France, known for its fine tapestry production.

- **Regional Names**: Tapestry fabric, Jacquard upholstery
- **Sourcing Regions**: Europe, Asia
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale abrasion test, Colorfastness to light, Colorfastness to washing, 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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