Upholstery Jacquard Fabric Design and Construction
topic
Upholstery Jacquard fabrics use multi-shuttle or multi-rapier weft insertion of 3 to 8 colours with compound weave structures providing face and back interlacement for durability, with fabric constructions engineered for minimum 30000 Martindale rub resistance using high-tenacity cotton, polyester, or wool face yarns in robust ground weave constructions while Jacquard programming creates the decorative pattern using the multiple weft colours available per pick.
Role
Combines the design freedom of Jacquard figured weaving with the mechanical durability requirements of contract upholstery fabric that must survive decades of surface abrasion in furniture applications, with upholstery Jacquard design requiring the simultaneous consideration of aesthetic design objectives and the structural engineering requirements for durability that limit thread flotation, minimum binding frequency, and yarn selection compared to purely decorative Jacquard fabrics for apparel or table linen.