---
type: "fabric"
name: "Matelassé"
slug: "matelasse"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/matelasse"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:17:14.875511+00:00"
---

# Matelassé

Matelassé is a textured woven fabric characterized by its raised patterns, often resembling quilting, and is commonly made from cotton or polyester blends.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Matelassé

Matelassé is a jacquard woven fabric that features a unique three-dimensional texture created through a special weaving technique. This fabric is typically made from cotton or polyester, which allows for a soft hand feel and durability. The raised patterns are formed by the interlacing of warp and weft yarns, giving it a quilted appearance without the need for batting. Matelassé is often used in home textiles for upholstery, bed linens, and decorative pillows, as well as in fashion for jackets and dresses.

## 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**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Brushed
- Calendared

## Common Applications

- Upholstery
- Bed Linens
- Decorative Pillows
- Jackets
- Dresses

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bedding & Linens

Its raised, quilt-like surface adds visual depth and texture to coverlets and bed linens, eliminating the need for separate quilting. The double-woven structure also provides a subtle warmth, making it a sophisticated yet practical choice for bedroom textiles.

### Jackets & Dresses

The fabric's inherent structure and dimensional patterning give garments a refined, couture-inspired look without added embellishment. Designers favor it for fitted jackets and cocktail dresses where the textured surface creates visual interest and the fabric holds its shape beautifully.

### Upholstery & Pillows

Its durability and richly textured surface make it well-suited for decorative pillows and upholstered furniture. The tight jacquard construction resists wear and maintains pattern integrity over time, lending a luxurious, tailored appearance to sofas, headboards, and accent pieces.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with similar colors, tumble dry low or hang to dry, iron on medium heat if necessary.

- Washing: 30°C
- Ironing: Medium
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Tumble Dry

## Additional Information

Matelassé is often confused with quilted fabrics, but it is distinct in that it is woven rather than stitched. This fabric provides both aesthetic appeal and functional durability, making it a popular choice in both fashion and home décor.

- **Regional Names**: Matelassé (France), Quilted fabric (USA)
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, 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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