---
type: "fabric"
name: "Songket"
slug: "songket"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
  - "Cotton"
  - "Metallic"
weight_gsm: "150–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/songket"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:28:29.00162+00:00"
---

# Songket

Songket is a luxurious handwoven fabric characterized by its intricate patterns and metallic threads, traditionally made from silk or cotton.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk, Cotton, Metallic
- **Weight**: 150–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 90 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Songket

Songket is a traditional fabric originating from Southeast Asia, particularly known for its rich textures and elaborate designs created using a jacquard weaving technique. This specialty fabric often incorporates metallic threads, adding a shimmering effect that enhances its visual appeal. The typical fibers used in Songket include silk for its softness and luster, cotton for durability, and metallic threads for decorative purposes. Common applications include ceremonial garments, traditional attire, and high-end fashion, making it a sought-after choice for designers aiming for opulence.

## Woven Properties

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

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 2 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Calendared
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Ceremonial Garments
- Traditional Attire
- High End Fashion
- Decorative Textiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Ceremonial & Bridal Wear

Songket's shimmering metallic threads and elaborate woven motifs make it the fabric of choice for weddings and royal ceremonies across Southeast Asia. Its opulent appearance conveys prestige and cultural heritage, making it ideal for bridal gowns, sarongs, and formal ceremonial attire.

### Traditional Cultural Attire

Long integral to the dress traditions of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, songket is crafted into baju kurung, kebaya, and sampin worn during festivals and national celebrations. Its handwoven craftsmanship reflects deep cultural identity and is passed [Down](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/down) as a treasured textile tradition.

### Decorative Home Textiles

The fabric's richly patterned surface and lustrous metallic sheen lend themselves beautifully to decorative home applications such as cushion covers, table runners, and wall hangings. These pieces introduce an air of artisanal luxury and cultural artistry into interior spaces.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Avoid bleach and tumble drying. Iron on low heat.

- Machine Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Songket is often used in cultural ceremonies and weddings, reflecting the heritage and artistry of the region. The intricate patterns are often symbolic, representing various cultural motifs.

- **Regional Names**: Songket (Indonesia), Songket (Malaysia)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia)
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

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