Bobbinet is a specific type of tulle netting which has been made in the UK since the invention of the bobbinet machine in 1806 by John Heathcoat. Machines based on his original designs are still in operation today producing fabrics in Chard, Somerset.

Fabric Structure

Bobbinet tulle is constructed by warp and weft yarns in which the weft yarn is looped diagonally around the vertical warp yarn to form a hexagonal mesh which is regular and clearly defined.

Fabric Properties

The properties of bobbinet include:

-Uniformity of construction
-High strength to weight ratio
-Durability
-Flexibility
-Sheerness / transparency

Uses Of Bobbinet Tulle Fabrics

Bobbinet tulle fabrics have long been used for bridalwear, fashion, lingerie and embroidery.

However, use has also extended into technical applications where the materials properties are more important than it's appearance. These Technical Textiles include uses such as parachute skirting, radar reflective fabrics for military decoys and light diffusion fabrics for the film and theatre industries.