“Boucle style fabric has been around for decades (think Chanel tweeds!), but we’ve seen it become a bit of a craze in the interior space,” says Erin Fleher of Liston Design Build. 

Despite being around since the 40’s, boucle had its comeback in 2025 as a textural addition to living rooms and bedrooms. “They are now being used primarily in smaller doses for accent items such as pillows or ottomans where durability isn't a concern for the long run,” says Gigi Lombrano of Gigi Lombrano Interiors.

Garrison Salinas of Garrison Limited emphasizes the primary downside—quality and upkeep. “These will depend on whether the fabric is all synthetic, has quality weaving and is manufactured with regard to upholstery services and seaming,” he notes. Some versions of boucle are rated for both indoor and outdoor—which are all synthetic with dense weaving—and more durable. 

But the consensus is that boucle is still a fabric that requires certain care and upkeep to stay in good condition. Is it stylish enough to be worth the effort?

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