---
type: "fabric"
name: "Tapestry"
slug: "tapestry"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Wool"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "250–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/tapestry"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:30:36.333894+00:00"
---

# Tapestry

Tapestry is a richly textured woven fabric, often crafted using jacquard techniques, known for its intricate patterns and durability, making it ideal for decorative upholstery and wall hangings.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Wool, Polyester
- **Weight**: 250–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.8–2.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Tapestry

Tapestry is a woven fabric characterized by its jacquard construction, which allows for complex designs and patterns to be woven directly into the fabric rather than printed. Typically made from a blend of cotton, wool, and polyester, tapestry is known for its durability and aesthetic appeal. The fabric's weight and thickness can vary, but it generally has a substantial feel, making it suitable for upholstery, drapery, and decorative applications. The intricate designs often tell a story or depict scenes, making tapestry not just a functional fabric but also a work of art.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 30
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 25

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 0.5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Stain Resistant
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Coated
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Upholstery
- Wall Hangings
- Decorative Pillows
- Table Linens

## Common Uses in Detail

### Upholstery & Furnishings

Its dense weave and intricate jacquard patterns make it a preferred choice for sofas, armchairs, and ottomans. The tight construction resists wear and adds visual richness, lending furniture a traditional or formal elegance that holds up well over years of use.

### Wall Hangings & Décor

Hung as art pieces or room dividers, its heavy weight and elaborate woven imagery create striking focal points in interior spaces. The structured body allows it to drape gracefully without losing shape, making it ideal for decorative wall displays.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat if necessary.

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

## Additional Information

Tapestry has historical significance and has been used for centuries in various cultures, often depicting historical events or folklore.

- **Regional Names**: Aubusson (France), Gobelin (France), Tapestry (general)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Europe, Asia
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Seam slippage

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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