Boucle Fabric
Boucle Fabrics: Luxurious and Durable in 25+ Colors
Boucle Fabric is a luxurious knitted fabric with properties such as softness, warmth, and an irregular surface with loops and curls. The fabric has a composition of 95% polyester and 5% wool, providing both strength and comfort. This impressive fabric is stain-resistant, virtually wrinkle-free, and easy to work with. The irregular texture makes small sewing mistakes less visible, making it an ideal choice for beginner seamstresses.
While many people associate this fabric with the tweed jackets of Coco Chanel from the 1950s, boucle fabric is now used for much more than just tweed jackets. It is commonly used for (outer) clothing items such as stylish coats, blazers, and dresses. For a beautiful finish on blazers and coats, stretch lining fabrics are often used. If you're looking for a more even fabric for a coat, you might also consider the Caban fabrics.
Boucle fabric is also frequently used for upholstering furniture and home accessories. With a width of 150 cm, the fabric is suitable for upholstering items like poufs or armchairs. While upholstering a large sofa might be challenging due to the width of the fabric, making a fun cushion is certainly possible. For other upholstery options, you can also look at the Curly teddy fabrics.
Boucle Fabric is Suitable for:
- Winter coats
- Coats
- Jackets
- Dresses
- Blazers
- Skirts
- Cushions
Can Curly Boucle Fabric Be Sewn on a Sewing Machine?
Boucle can be sewn on a sewing machine. For this, you can use a universal needle size 80 or 90. For sewing thread, you can use standard polyester thread, and for buttonholes, a special buttonhole thread is recommended.
Rijs Textiles offers this high-quality boucle fabric by the meter, with wholesale options starting at 6 meters or on rolls of 50 meters. Whether you are a private customer looking for a small project or a wholesaler needing large quantities, we have the perfect solution for you.
What exactly is bouclé fabric?
Bouclé fabric is a woven material with small loops and curly yarns. This construction creates a playful, textured surface that feels soft and looks luxurious. Bouclé is widely used for jackets, coats, skirts, accessories and even upholstery.
What can I use the bouclé fabrics in this category for?
Bouclé fabrics are very versatile. You can use them for clothing (jackets, coats, skirts, suits), accessories (scarves, ponchos, bags, hats) and, depending on the quality, also for interior projects such as cushions, throws and light upholstery.
Are these bouclé fabrics suitable for clothing, furniture or both?
That depends on the individual fabric. Some bouclé qualities are designed specifically for clothing, while others are heavier and suitable as bouclé upholstery fabric for sofas and chairs. The product details always indicate whether a fabric is suitable for clothing, upholstery or both.
Which bouclé fabric should I choose for a sofa or chair?
For a bouclé sofa or chair, it is best to choose a heavy, tightly woven bouclé with high abrasion resistance. Look for terms such as “upholstery fabric”, “furnishing fabric” or a high Martindale value in the description. Light, very soft bouclé fabrics are better suited to clothing and accessories.
Are bouclé fabrics difficult to sew?
Bouclé fabrics are quite manageable, even for confident beginners, as long as you work carefully. Use plenty of pins or clips, cut with a sharp fabric scissors and test your stitches on a scrap piece first. For a first project, a scarf, poncho or simple jacket is ideal.
How much does bouclé fabric cost per metre on average?
The price of bouclé fabric per metre varies depending on the composition, weight and quality. In this category you will find both affordable bouclé fabrics for beginners and more luxurious qualities for coats and upholstery projects. Each product page clearly shows the price per metre and any volume or wholesale prices.
Can I order a bouclé fabric sample first?
Yes, for many bouclé fabrics you can order a small swatch using the fabric sample / swatch button. This allows you to check colour, texture, thickness and suitability for clothing or furniture at home before you order several metres of bouclé fabric.
How should I wash and care for bouclé fabrics?
Care instructions differ per quality, but in general bouclé fabric should be handled gently. Always follow the care label, choose a delicate wash cycle or professional cleaning if recommended and avoid high temperatures. Tumble drying and hot ironing can flatten or damage the looped structure.
Which needle and thread should I use for bouclé fabric?
For most bouclé fabrics, a universal sewing machine needle size 80–90 combined with strong polyester sewing thread works well. For heavier coat or upholstery qualities, a size 90 needle may be more comfortable. Always test on a scrap first to find the best stitch length and tension.
Which colours are available in bouclé fabrics?
In this category you will find bouclé fabrics in many shades, from timeless ecru, beige and black to on-trend colours such as olive, green, dark red and pastels. Use the colour filters on the category page to quickly find the bouclé fabric that matches your sewing project or interior.
Do you offer wholesale prices for bouclé fabrics?
Yes, for many bouclé fabrics we offer attractive wholesale or volume prices when you order multiple metres or full rolls. The product page clearly shows from which quantity the lower price per metre applies, so you can order bouclé fabric cost-effectively for larger projects.
