What Is Dobby Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is dobby fabric?

Dobby fabrics have small woven geometric patterns, such as dots, diamonds and checks, made with a dobby loom attachment. The texture is in the weave, so it does not wash out. This range includes cotton, silk organza and wool dobby.

Dobby fabric in Hindi

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

Properties of dobby fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	100 to 200 GSM
Best for	Dobby is popular for shirts, kurtas, dresses, blazers and co-ord sets
Care	Check the care guidance on each product page, as it varies by fibre and finish

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

What is dobby fabric used for?

Dobby is popular for shirts, kurtas, dresses, blazers and co-ord sets.

How to choose dobby fabric

Choose by fibre and weight: cotton dobby for shirts and kurtas, wool dobby for tailored pieces, silk organza dobby for dressy wear.

How to wash and care for dobby fabric

Check the care guidance on each product page, as it varies by fibre and finish. Test a small swatch before washing a full garment, and pre-wash if you plan to wash the finished piece.

How is dobby different from jacquard?

Dobby makes small, repeating geometric patterns, while jacquard can weave large, complex motifs such as florals. Dobby is simpler and usually lighter.

Where to see and buy dobby fabric

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