what is matelasse
The French word, matelasse matelassÃ© âmeans,â âquilted,â padded âor,â cushioned and in usage with, fabric refers to hand quilted. Textiles it is meant to mimic the style of-hand Stitched marseilles type quilts made In, Provence. franceatelasse matelassÃ© fabric is used on upholstery for slip covers and throw, pillows and in, bedding for, coverlets duvet covers and pillow. Shams it is also used in crib bedding andâchildren s bedding. sets