Texmateria
Boucle Fabric
A textured fabric made with looped or knotted yarns. It has a bumpy, cloud-like surface with soft shadows, irregular yarn height, and less sharp pattern definition.
Common names
- loop fabric
- nubby upholstery
- teddy fabric
- sherpa upholstery
Search phrases
- nubby white chair fabric
- teddy sofa material
- looped upholstery texture
- soft boucle chair
Common uses
- Lounge chairs
- Sofas
- Ottomans
- Cushions
- Hotel lobby furniture
Choosing points
- Best for rounded furniture where nubby volume and a contemporary soft mood are wanted.
- The looped surface catches crumbs, lint, and pet hair more than smooth upholstery.
- Light boucle looks clean and sculptural, but high-use areas can gray out.
- Loose loops can snag on jewelry, zippers, and sharp edges.
How it ages
- Durability varies widely. Dense contract boucle can work in public areas, while loose decorative boucle can pill and snag quickly.
What to avoid
- Do not use loose boucle where pets, bags, or heavy public traffic will snag loops unless damage is acceptable.
