---
type: "fabric"
name: "Raschel Lace"
slug: "raschel-lace"
fabric_family: "lace_net"
construction: "lace/net"
subtype: "lace/net"
typical_fibers:
  - "Nylon"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "50–150 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/raschel-lace"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:23:40.738284+00:00"
---

# Raschel Lace

Raschel Lace is a decorative lace fabric characterized by its intricate patterns and open weave, commonly made from nylon or polyester fibers.

- **Fabric Family**: Lace Net
- **Construction**: Lace/Net
- **Subtype**: lace/net
- **Typical Fibers**: Nylon, Polyester
- **Weight**: 50–150 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–1 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Raschel Lace

Raschel Lace is a type of lace fabric produced using a Raschel knitting machine, which allows for complex designs and patterns. This fabric is known for its lightweight and airy nature, making it ideal for applications such as evening wear, bridal gowns, and decorative overlays. The open structure of Raschel Lace provides a delicate appearance while maintaining some degree of strength, making it suitable for both fashion and home décor.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 4
- **Courses per Inch**: 4
- **Knit Gauge**: 12G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 10%
- **Weft Stretch**: 15%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 50 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Lightweight
- Breathable
- Decorative

## Common Finishes

- Dyed
- Coated For UV Resistance
- Antimicrobial Treatment

## Common Applications

- Bridal Wear
- Evening Gowns
- Costumes
- home décor (curtains, tablecloths)

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bridal & Eveningwear

Its intricate, delicate patterns and elegant open weave make it a favored choice for wedding gowns, veils, and evening dresses. The lightweight synthetic fibers drape beautifully, adding romance and texture without adding excessive bulk or weight to formal garments.

### Home Décor Textiles

Curtains and tablecloths crafted from this fabric bring an ornate, airy aesthetic to interior spaces. The open weave filters light softly while the durable [Nylon](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/nylon) or [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) construction resists wear, making it both decorative and practical for everyday household use.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Avoid harsh detergents and do not wring. Lay flat to dry.

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

## Additional Information

Raschel Lace is often used in combination with other fabrics to create layered effects and is popular in both high fashion and ready-to-wear collections.

- **Regional Names**: Raschel Lace (global)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Asia (China, India), Europe (Italy)
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling (ASTM D4970), Colorfastness to washing (AATCC 61), Tear strength (ASTM D2261)

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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- [Eyelet](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/eyelet.md) — Lace Net
- [Galloon Lace](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/galloon-lace.md) — Lace Net

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