Brocade is a patterned woven textile whose decoration is formed during weaving. Sewport distinguishes that construction from embroidery added to an existing fabric. Traditional examples often use silk, while contemporary brocades may contain cotton, wool or synthetic yarns and range from restrained patterns to multicoloured ornamental designs.

Tell a Woven Brocade Pattern From Added Embroidery

The visual richness therefore does not establish a specific fibre. For identification, consider how the pattern is built into the cloth and then read the composition separately. Dresses, formal jackets, upholstery and curtains can all use brocade without sharing the same material blend or care requirements.