---
type: "fabric"
name: "Venise Lace"
slug: "venise-lace"
fabric_family: "lace_net"
construction: "lace/net"
subtype: "lace/net"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "60–120 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/venise-lace"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:34:07.668968+00:00"
---

# Venise Lace

Venise Lace is a decorative lace fabric characterized by its intricate floral patterns and raised designs, often used in formal wear and home decor.

- **Fabric Family**: Lace Net
- **Construction**: Lace/Net
- **Subtype**: lace/net
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester, Cotton
- **Weight**: 60–120 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 130 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Venise Lace

Venise Lace, also known as Venetian Lace, is a type of lace fabric made using a combination of polyester and cotton fibers. It features a unique construction that combines open areas with embroidered motifs, typically created through a process of machine embroidery or weaving. The fabric is known for its elegant appearance, making it a popular choice for bridal gowns, evening wear, and decorative home textiles. Its structure allows for breathability while providing a luxurious aesthetic.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 30
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 20

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 10 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: intricate, textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Non Stretch
- Delicate
- Decorative

## Common Finishes

- Embroidered
- Stiffened

## Common Applications

- Bridal Gowns
- Evening Wear
- Home decor (curtains, tablecloths)
- Costumes

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bridal & Evening Wear

Its intricate raised floral motifs and elegant drape make it a favored choice for bridal gowns and evening dresses, adding a luxurious, dimensional quality to bodices, overlays, and sleeves without requiring additional embellishment.

### Home Décor Accents

Lightweight yet richly patterned, it lends a refined, romantic aesthetic to curtains and tablecloths. The open lace structure filters light beautifully while the bold floral designs serve as a decorative focal point in formal dining and living spaces.

### Costume & Theater

The dramatic, three-dimensional patterns create instant visual impact under stage lighting, making it ideal for theatrical costumes and period-inspired pieces. Its affordability in [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) versions allows costume designers to achieve a high-end lace look on practical budgets.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Avoid bleach and harsh detergents. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Machine Wash Cold
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron Low Heat
- Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Venise Lace is particularly valued for its ability to add texture and depth to garments and is often used in layering with other fabrics.

- **Regional Names**: Venetian Lace
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Colorfastness to wash, Tear strength, Seam slippage

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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- [Broderie Anglaise](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/broderie-anglaise.md) — Lace Net
- [Cluny Lace](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cluny-lace.md) — Lace Net
- [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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