What Is Voile Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is voile fabric?

Voile is a soft, semi-sheer, lightly woven fabric with a crisp but airy hand, traditionally made from cotton. It breathes well in warm weather, and takes prints cleanly. This range includes Shushi Voile and Duck Voile and printed voiles.

Voile fabric in Hindi

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

Properties of voile fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	40 to 110 GSM
Best for	It suits kurtis, dupattas, summer shirts, kidswear, scarves and layered tops
Care	Cotton can usually be washed warm and ironed at a high setting

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

What is voile fabric used for?

It suits kurtis, dupattas, summer shirts, kidswear, scarves and layered tops.

How to choose voile fabric

Voile is see-through, so plan a lining or layering if you want opacity. Heavier voile suits kurtis and shirts, while the lightest suits scarves and dupattas.

How to wash and care for voile fabric

Cotton can usually be washed warm and ironed at a high setting. Pre-wash the fabric before cutting, because cotton can shrink slightly the first time.

Is voile suitable for summer clothes?

Yes. Voile is light and breathable, which makes it a good fabric for summer kurtis, shirts, dupattas and kidswear.

Where to see and buy voile fabric

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