What Is Bouclé Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is Bouclé fabric?

Bouclé is made with looped yarns that create a nubby, curly surface. It is soft, textured and a favourite for classic jackets. The range includes red, pink and sequin bouclé tweeds.

Bouclé fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, Bouclé fabric is written as बुकले. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "Bouclé kapda" or "Bouclé cloth".

Properties of Bouclé fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	300 to 450 GSM
Best for	jackets, coats, skirts and co-ord sets
Care	Wool is usually best dry-cleaned or hand-washed in cool water

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is Bouclé fabric used for?

Common uses include jackets, coats, skirts and co-ord sets.

How to choose Bouclé fabric

Bouclé frays easily and snags, so finish seams well. Check the weight: heavy bouclé suits jackets, lighter ones suit skirts.

How to wash and care for Bouclé fabric

Wool is usually best dry-cleaned or hand-washed in cool water. Steam rather than press flat to protect the texture, and store it folded with the weave unstressed.

What is the difference between bouclé and tweed?

Bouclé refers to the looped yarn, while tweed describes the woven structure. Many tweeds use bouclé yarn.

Where to see and buy Bouclé fabric

You can browse real Bouclé fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our Bouclé fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.