---
type: "fabric"
name: "Quilted Fabric"
slug: "quilted-fabric"
fabric_family: "laminate_coated"
construction: "bonded"
subtype: "bonded"
typical_fibers:
  - "Varies"
weight_gsm: "150–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/quilted-fabric"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:23:10.56072+00:00"
---

# Quilted Fabric

Quilted fabric is a layered textile that combines insulation and a decorative surface, often used in outerwear and bedding.

- **Fabric Family**: Laminate Coated
- **Construction**: Bonded
- **Subtype**: bonded
- **Typical Fibers**: Varies
- **Weight**: 150–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 2–10 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Quilted Fabric

Quilted fabric consists of two or more layers of fabric that are stitched together to create a padded effect, providing warmth and comfort. The construction typically involves a top layer of fabric, a middle layer of insulation (such as polyester batting), and a backing layer. The bonding process enhances durability and can include coatings for water resistance. This fabric is widely used in jackets, blankets, and upholstery, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 40
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 30

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 1000 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.8
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: quilted
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Insulation
- Water Resistance
- Windproof
- Breathability

## Common Finishes

- Water Repellent Coating
- Anti Static Finish
- Stain Resistant Finish

## Common Applications

- Outerwear
- Bedding
- Upholstery
- Bags
- Sleeping Bags

## Common Uses in Detail

### Outerwear & Jackets

Its bonded insulating layers trap body heat while maintaining a structured, decorative surface, making it ideal for winter coats, puffer jackets, and vests. The construction adds warmth without excessive bulk, keeping wearers comfortable in cold conditions.

### Bedding & Comforters

The layered construction naturally lends itself to duvets, comforters, and bedspreads, where insulation and softness are essential. The decorative stitching patterns hold fill evenly in place, preventing clumping and adding visual texture to finished bedding products.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat. Avoid bleach and high heat to maintain fabric integrity.

- Machine Wash Warm
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Quilted fabrics can vary significantly in terms of insulation properties based on the type of batting used. They are popular in both fashion and functional applications due to their versatility.

- **Regional Names**: quilted nylon, padded fabric, insulated fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Pakistan
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 22, ISO 811, ASTM D5034, ASTM D751

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Varies

## Similar Fabrics

- [Lining Taffeta](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/lining-taffeta.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Shade Cloth](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/shade-cloth.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Bonded Fabric](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/bonded-fabric.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Conveyor Base Fabric](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/conveyor-base-fabric.md) — Laminate Coated
- [Felt-Backed Fabric](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/felt-backed-fabric.md) — Laminate Coated

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