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Boucle fabric is back!
August 31, 2022
Boucle fabric is back! It's very popular today in mid century modern and scandinavian styles of home decor. Boucle has a somewhat fuzzy look, but the loops are actually small circles of yarn woven together for a soft, nubby texture. It originated in France, and remains popular there to this day. The word Boucle means looped in French, and also makes an appearance in the word puckered, when describing wrinkles or creases in cloth.
It's very popular today in mid century modern and scandinavian styles of home decor.
Boucle fabric is back in style today, and it’s being used to create upholstery for furniture like sofas and chairs. When you look at a piece of boucle upholstery, whether that’s your sofa or a chair, you may think it looks very modern and sleek. That's because it's actually a mid-century modern style piece of furniture!
The reason why boucle is popular in Scandinavian design is because it has an organic texture with high contrast between the light areas and dark areas (called “embossed”). This gives you texture as well as depth.
Boucle has a somewhat fuzzy look, but the loops are actually small circles of yarn woven together for a soft, nubby texture.
Boucle is a fabric with a somewhat fuzzy look, but the loops are actually small circles of yarn woven together for a soft, nubby texture. The thick hand of bouclé can hold up to heavy use. Part of its popularity stems from this fact: it is durable enough to be used in outdoor garments and pillows and it’s also great for home decor items like throws or tablecloths.
It originated in France, and remains popular there to this day.
Boucle fabric is a reproduction of the original French boucle, meaning “curl” in French. The fabric originated in France and remained popular there to this day, but when it was first introduced, it was used for upholstery. In the mid-20th century, boucle fabric became popular for clothing and home decor. Today it's become especially popular in Scandi style decorating—it's lusciously warm and cozy!
It is a durable fabric, with a thick hand that can hold up to heavy use.
Boucle fabric is a durable fabric, with a thick hand that can hold up to heavy use. In fact, boucle fabrics are often made of wool or synthetic fibers such as polyester or acrylic. Our teddy boucle is a 100% polyester composition.
However, this type of weave makes them stiffer than other fabrics like tweed or flannel which have looser weaves that are softer to the touch.
The word Boucle means looped in French, and also makes an appearance in the word puckered, when describing wrinkles or creases in cloth.
Boucle fabric is a looped fabric that with a fuzzy, cosy look, but the loops are actually small circles of yarn woven together for a soft, nubby texture. The word Boucle means looped in French, and also makes an appearance in the word puckered when describing wrinkles or creases in cloth. This type of fabric has been around for centuries and was commonly used for upholstery until the early 20th century when it became associated with lower-end furniture due to its cheaper manufacturing costs.
In recent years however it's become trendy again thanks to what we like to call "a new appreciation" amongst designers who are updating classic pieces by using boucle fabrics instead of traditional materials like velvet and silk damask which tend towards luxurious finishes without modernist undertones!
To keep your Boucle fabric looking its best it should be professionally cleaned only when needed.
If you have Boucle fabric in your home, it is a good idea to clean it on a regular basis. This will keep the fabric looking its best and prevent stains from becoming permanent on your furniture or upholstery. You can find professional cleaners online who specialize in cleaning Boucle fabrics.
If you are not familiar with how to wash your Boucle fabric, it is important that you follow these steps carefully so that you do not damage the material:
Use a mild detergent and warm water when washing your Boucle fabric for the first time.
Use cold water for all subsequent washes unless otherwise instructed by a professional cleaner.
Do not use white vinegar or bleach as this could ruin the color of your fabric!
So now you are ready to buy yourself a little piece of history, and bring some retro style into your home!