Embroidery
EMB-1003
Chenille Embroidery
Chenille embroidery builds the design from looped thread on specialised equipment, giving a plush, raised texture that resembles chenille fabric.
VISUAL EFFECTS
Plush, looped pile that reads as a soft patch or varsity-style letter
HAND-FEEL
Soft, velvety, raised pile
BENEFITS
The looped pile gives a soft, velvety, three-dimensional surface. It is used for lettering, logos and decorative elements on garments and accessories.
LIMITATIONS
Chenille thread is delicate and can break during embroidery, and fine detail is hard to form in loops. The fabric has to hold the looped thread without distorting, and the work needs dedicated chenille machines.
PROCESS
[01] Design Creation
Prepare a design suited to chenille embroidery.
[02] Digitising
Convert the design into an embroidery file.
[03] Hooping
Secure the fabric in an embroidery hoop for stability during the chenille process.
[04] Thread Selection
Choose chenille thread, a core wrapped in loops, in colours that suit the design.
[05] Loop Forming
Build up the looped texture with chenille embroidery equipment.
TO CONSIDER
Fabric Compatibility
Chenille embroidery depends on the fabric holding the looped thread without distortion.
Equipment Requirements
Chenille needs specialised embroidery machines and attachments, which need additional maintenance.