What is the difference between jacquard fabric and printed fabric?

Mar 18, 2025

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Jacquard fabrics and printed fabrics are both common fabrics with patterns in our daily life, but they are very different in terms of production process, pattern effect and durability. Compared with printed fabric, jacquard fabric has more advantages.

The pattern of jacquard fabrics is woven directly through a complex weaving process, instead of being printed on the fabric like printed fabrics. This process makes the pattern of jacquard fabric more three-dimensional, more layered, and you can feel the bumpy shape when you touch it. For example, a jacquard sweater, the pattern on it is like relief, while the pattern of the printed fabric is relatively flat.

Jacquard fabrics have better durability. Printed fabric patterns are easy to wash, friction or sun exposure after fading, blurring or even peeling, while jacquard fabric patterns and fabrics into one, more washable, wear-resistant, the pattern will not be easily deformed or faded. For example, a jacquard sheet, after many years, the pattern is still clear, while the printed sheet may have been blurred.

The breathability and comfort of jacquard fabrics are also better in comparison. Because jacquard fabric pattern is woven, not like printing as in the fabric surface to form a film, so it is more breathable, more comfortable to wear, will not make people feel hot.

In addition, jacquard fabrics are more suitable for high-end products. Due to the complex production process and high cost, it is often used in high-class clothing, evening dresses, silk scarves or high-grade bedding, etc., which can show the unique texture and quality. From an environmental point of view, jacquard fabrics are relatively more environmentally friendly as they do not require additional printing and dyeing processes in the production process.

If you pursue high quality, durable and beautiful products, jacquard fabric is a good choice.

 

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