Fabric of the week: Bouclé

It’s getting cold here, time for a cozy fabric like bouclé, with its small loops that insulate, as well as decorate. This comes from VFG Fabric Resource.

Bouclé 

Characterized by loops on one or both sides, bouclé comes from the French word for “buckled,” “ringed” or “curled.” Some versions of the fabric combine looped sections with plain; others are looped all over. Most commonly wool—with mohair a fine choice for this treatment—bouclé may also be acrylic or other fibers. It may be woven or knitted. 

Uses: Coats, suits, sweaters 

See also:
Bouclette,  Poodle cloth, Ratiné, Terry cloth

Woven mohair bouclé

Wool knit bouclé

Bouclé and plain yarns
©Vintage Fashion Guild - Text by Margaret Wilds/denisebrain,  photos by Hoyt Carter

Right now I have a number of items made with bouclé yarns, including this red coat:

Classic woven bouclé, the loops seen all over the surface

The bouclé yarn in stripes

Wool bouclé knit