Textile technique
Jacquard weaving
Individual warp control allows elaborate woven designs with large or detailed repeats.
Also searched as: Jacquard fabric
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
A Jacquard mechanism selects warp ends with more individual control than ordinary shaft grouping. It can combine different binding systems and colors within one design.
How to recognize it
Look for a design formed by the yarn interlacings, often visible in altered form on the reverse.
Common uses
- Upholstery
- Decorative dress fabrics
- Table linens
What to distinguish
Jacquard describes a method of pattern control. Damask, brocade and other structures may be made with that method.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.