What Is Brocade Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is brocade fabric?

Brocade is a rich, shuttle-woven fabric with raised patterns, often using metallic or contrasting threads. It has a firm, decorative look associated with festive and traditional wear. This range includes poly brocade and printed brocade.

Brocade fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, brocade fabric is written as ब्रोकेड / किनखाब. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "brocade kapda" or "brocade cloth".

Properties of brocade fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	150 to 350 GSM
Best for	It is widely used for lehengas, blouses, sherwanis, jackets, waistcoats and furnishings
Care	Heavier fabrics are usually best dry-cleaned or spot-cleaned

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

What is brocade fabric used for?

It is widely used for lehengas, blouses, sherwanis, jackets, waistcoats and furnishings.

How to choose brocade fabric

Check the weight and the type of thread used. Heavier brocade works for sherwanis and jackets, while lighter brocade suits blouses and lehenga panels.

How to wash and care for brocade fabric

Heavier fabrics are usually best dry-cleaned or spot-cleaned. Steam instead of pressing hard, use a sturdy needle, and allow extra seam allowance for bulk.

What is brocade used for?

Brocade is used for lehengas, blouses, sherwanis, waistcoats, jackets and furnishings, particularly for festive and wedding wear.

Where to see and buy brocade fabric

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