---
type: "fabric"
name: "Jacquard Knit"
slug: "jacquard-knit"
fabric_family: "knit_weft"
construction: "weft_knit"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
  - "Cotton"
  - "Blends"
weight_gsm: "180–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/jacquard-knit"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:14:56.871368+00:00"
---

# Jacquard Knit

Jacquard knit is a sophisticated knit fabric characterized by intricate patterns created through a combination of stitches, often resembling woven designs.

- **Fabric Family**: Knit Weft
- **Construction**: Weft Knit
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester, Cotton, Blends
- **Weight**: 180–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1–2.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Jacquard Knit

Jacquard knit is a type of weft knit fabric that utilizes a specialized knitting technique to create complex patterns and textures. This fabric is typically made from a blend of polyester and cotton, which provides durability and comfort. The unique construction allows for a variety of designs, making it suitable for both fashion and functional applications. The fabric is known for its stretchability, softness, and ability to retain shape, making it ideal for garments that require both style and comfort.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 6
- **Courses per Inch**: 8
- **Knit Gauge**: 12G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 20%
- **Weft Stretch**: 30%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.15
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Stretch
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Antimicrobial
- DWR

## Common Applications

- Activewear
- Casual Wear
- Dresses
- Sweaters
- Home Textiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dresses & Casualwear

Its intricate patterns and comfortable stretch make it ideal for casual dresses and everyday tops. The fabric drapes elegantly while moving with the body, allowing designers to achieve a polished, woven-like aesthetic without sacrificing the ease of a knit.

### Sweaters & Knitwear

Jacquard knit's ability to produce complex, multi-color motifs in a single pass makes it a go-to for fashion sweaters and pullovers. The structured patterning adds visual depth and texture, elevating wardrobe staples into statement pieces with minimal additional construction.

### Home Textile Accents

Decorative throw pillows, blankets, and upholstery panels benefit from the fabric's rich, [Tapestry](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/tapestry)-like surface. Its dimensional patterns add warmth and sophistication to interiors, while the knit construction provides a softer hand than traditional woven home textiles.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with similar colors. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Washing: 30°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low Heat
- Do Not Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Jacquard knits are particularly popular in the fashion industry for their ability to create visually striking designs without the need for additional printing or embellishment. The fabric's versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of applications, from high-end fashion to everyday casual wear.

- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: 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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