---
type: "fabric"
name: "Mohair Upholstery"
slug: "mohair-upholstery"
fabric_family: "upholstery_decor"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Mohair"
  - "Wool"
weight_gsm: "300–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/mohair-upholstery"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:18:51.495135+00:00"
---

# Mohair Upholstery

Mohair upholstery is a luxurious jacquard fabric known for its durability, sheen, and rich texture, making it ideal for high-end furniture and decorative applications.

- **Fabric Family**: Upholstery Decor
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Mohair, Wool
- **Weight**: 300–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1–2.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Mohair Upholstery

Mohair upholstery fabric is constructed using a jacquard weave, which allows for intricate patterns and textures to be created. Typically made from a blend of mohair and wool, this fabric boasts a soft, lustrous finish and excellent durability. Mohair fibers are known for their resilience and ability to retain shape, while wool adds warmth and additional strength. This combination results in a fabric that is not only visually appealing but also functional, suitable for both residential and commercial upholstery.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 40

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 1.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 500 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**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Stain Resistant
- Wrinkle Resistant

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Calendared
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Upholstery
- Curtains
- Decorative Pillows
- Wall Coverings

## Common Uses in Detail

### Furniture Upholstery

Its exceptional durability and natural sheen make it a premier choice for sofas, armchairs, and ottomans. The jacquard construction creates intricate patterns that elevate high-end furniture, while mohair's resilience ensures the piece withstands years of use without losing its luxurious appearance.

### Drapery & Wall Coverings

Its rich texture and lustrous surface lend dramatic elegance to curtains and wall panels. The fabric drapes beautifully and reflects light in ways that enhance interior spaces, making it a favored material among interior designers for bespoke, statement-making decorative installations.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water; tumble dry on low heat or air dry; iron on a low setting if necessary.

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

## Additional Information

Mohair upholstery is particularly valued for its ability to resist fading and its natural sheen, making it a popular choice for luxury furniture and high-traffic areas.

- **Regional Names**: Mohair Jacquard, Luxury Mohair Fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: Turkey, South Africa, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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