Boucle Fabric

Boucle Fabric by the Metre in 25+ Colours

Boucle fabric is a textured knitted material with a distinctive surface of small loops and curls, known for its softness and warm, luxurious feel. This category holds a wide range of boucle fabric qualities, suitable for both clothing and home textiles. The composition of 95% polyester and 5% wool gives the fabric strength while keeping it comfortable to wear. Because the surface is already irregular, small stitching mistakes barely stand out, which makes it a forgiving fabric to start with if you're new to sewing.

Boucle is often linked to the classic tweed jackets Coco Chanel made famous in the 1950s, but the fabric has moved far beyond that single use. Today it turns up in coats, blazers, dresses and skirts, and increasingly in cushions and light upholstery work. For blazers and coats that need a clean interior finish, a stretch lining fabric is the usual pairing. If you want something more even and structured for outerwear, gabardine fabric or cotton twill fabric are worth a look as well.

Boucle for clothing: coats, blazers, jackets

For garments, boucle fabric works best in coats, blazers, jackets, dresses and skirts. The looped texture adds volume and visual interest without needing extra trims, and the fabric drapes well for a structured silhouette. A wool-look boiled wool fabric is a useful alternative if you want something denser and less textured for winter coats.

Boucle upholstery fabric: cushions and small furniture

Beyond clothing, boucle is a popular choice for cushions, poufs and armchairs. At a width of 150 cm, it suits smaller upholstery projects comfortably. Covering a full sofa is trickier given the width, but cushions, footstools and chair seats are well within reach. For a similar cosy texture on larger surfaces, curly teddy fabric is worth considering as a complement.

Sewing boucle: needles, thread and technique

Boucle fabric sews well on a regular home sewing machine. A universal needle in size 80 or 90 handles the loops without snagging, and standard polyester sewing thread is sufficient for seams. For buttonholes, a dedicated buttonhole thread gives a cleaner, more durable finish. Pin generously before cutting, since the loose loop structure can shift more than a flat woven fabric.

Fabric by the metre, wholesale and swatches

Rijs Textiles sells this boucle fabric by the metre, with wholesale pricing available from 6 metres or by the roll of 50 metres. That makes it workable whether you're cutting one coat or supplying a small production run. You can also order a fabric swatch first to check colour and texture before committing to a larger length, and with more than 25 colourways in stock there's room to match a specific project or interior scheme.

Boucle fabric care and finishing

Boucle holds up well in daily use: it resists stains, barely creases and doesn't demand special handling during construction. Washing should stay gentle, since high heat or tumble drying can flatten the loops over time. For a full walkthrough on cutting, seam finishing and care, our detailed guide on buying boucle by the metre covers each step in more depth.

Boucle fabric for every project

Boucle fabric suits anyone working on a coat, blazer, cushion or small upholstery piece, offering texture and warmth without a difficult learning curve. With wholesale options, sample swatches and a colour range that runs from classic ecru to on-trend green and dark red, there's enough choice here for a single garment or a larger production order. Browse the full range and order a swatch first if you want to check the texture and colour before buying by the metre.