---
type: "fabric"
name: "Guipure Lace"
slug: "guipure-lace"
fabric_family: "lace_net"
construction: "lace/net"
subtype: "lace/net"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "80–150 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/guipure-lace"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:13:12.091887+00:00"
---

# Guipure Lace

Guipure Lace is a decorative lace fabric characterized by its intricate patterns and open weave, often used in formal wear and home decor.

- **Fabric Family**: Lace Net
- **Construction**: Lace/Net
- **Subtype**: lace/net
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester, Cotton
- **Weight**: 80–150 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 130 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Guipure Lace

Guipure Lace is a type of lace fabric that features a heavy, embroidered design with a raised effect, typically made from polyester or cotton fibers. It is constructed using a net-like base that allows for the creation of complex patterns without the use of a backing, resulting in a sturdy yet delicate appearance. This fabric is commonly used in evening gowns, bridal wear, and decorative applications such as curtains and table linens.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 30
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 20

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 10 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Non Stretch
- Decorative
- Lightweight

## Common Finishes

- Embroidered
- Stiffened
- Dyed

## Common Applications

- Bridal Wear
- Evening Gowns
- Home Decor
- Table Linens
- Accessories

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bridal & Formalwear

Its intricate, raised patterns and elegant open weave make it a favored choice for wedding gowns, veils, and evening dresses. The fabric adds sophisticated texture and visual depth without excessive weight, lending a luxurious, refined finish to formal silhouettes.

### Home Décor Textiles

Delicate yet structured, it brings an ornate, heirloom quality to tablecloths, overlays, and curtain panels. Its stable construction holds decorative motifs clearly, making it ideal for dressing formal dining tables or adding a romantic, decorative accent to interior spaces.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash recommended to maintain the integrity of the lace. Avoid wringing; lay flat to dry.

- Machine Wash At 30°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron At Low Temperature

## Additional Information

Guipure Lace is often favored for its durability compared to other lace types, making it suitable for garments that require more structure.

- **Regional Names**: Venetian Lace, French Lace
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Colorfastness to wash, Tear strength, Pilling

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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