What Is Jacquard Bedding?
Jacquard bedding refers to cotton, silk or wool bedroom linens made by a specific manufacturing process. Since modern Jacquard bedding is mass produced, it is available in all price ranges and is typically less costly than similar handmade bed linens. In addition to bedding, Jacquard fabric can also be found on drapes, table linens and upholstery. Does this Spark an idea?
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Texture
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Jacquard bedding is heavy and has a thick, woven texture.
How It's Made
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Jacquard bedding is made on a mechanical Jacquard loom.
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The Name
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The name "Jacquard" refers to a specific mechanical fabric weaving process. It was named after its creator, Joseph Marie Jacquard.
History
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The Jacquard loom was invented in 1801.
Style
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Most Jacquard bedding is traditional in style. It generally has detailed damask, brocade, floral or paisley patterns.
Types of Bedding
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The most common Jacquard bedding items are comforters, bedspreads, duvets and bed skirts. Jacquard is too thick to be used on sheets and pillow cases.
Fun Fact
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The Jacquard weaving process relies on punch cards. The use of punch cards for manufacturing later influenced the development of programmable computers.
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