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| Check | jacquard fabric | printed fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Jacquard is a woven pattern made in the cloth, not printed on the surface. | See the printed fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Patterned and often slightly dimensional. Reverse may look different from the face. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Apparel jacquards can be light. Furnishing jacquards are often heavy. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Jackets, dresses, and upholstery when the weight matches the use. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Motif matching, stiffness, and abrasion on raised areas. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every jacquard fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Jacquard is a woven pattern made in the cloth, not printed on the surface. Name fibre, motif scale, face and reverse, and whether it is apparel or furnishing weight.
Can you skip sampling jacquard fabric?
Check motif scale on a full width, not a tiny swatch only.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword jacquard fabric?
Fibre, motif, weight, width, and face versus reverse. Using a furnishing jacquard on a close-fitting dress without testing drape.
