Bouclé is a fabric made from bouclé yarn, a yarn with small loops along its length that give the fabric a nubby, curly surface; the word comes from the French for "curled." It can be warm, but the loops alone don't decide that: warmth also depends on the fiber, how thick the knit is and how much air the fabric traps against your body. Here's what bouclé is, how it feels, how warm Eberjey's Recycled Bouclé is, and how to care for it.
What is bouclé?
- The yarn: bouclé is an uneven, nubby yarn, usually of three plies, with one ply held looser than the others so that it forms loops at intervals.
- The fabric: "bouclé" also names any fabric made from that yarn, whether woven or knitted.
- The word: it comes from French bouclé, meaning curly or curled, from boucler, to curl.
So bouclé describes the yarn's looped texture, not a specific fiber. The fiber it's made from changes how it feels, how it washes and how warm it is.
Is bouclé warm?
Bouclé tends to read as warm because its looped surface is thick and textured, but the honest answer is that it depends. Clothing keeps you warm largely by trapping air next to your body: each layer holds a small amount of air that helps insulate against the cold. A lofty, looped sweater knit layered over pajamas works on the same principle.
Fiber matters too. Eberjey's Recycled Bouclé is 100% recycled polyester knit into a plush, lofty texture. That makes it a cozy lounge layer for cold evenings; if you sleep hot or sweat at night, keep bouclé for the couch and choose a lighter, breathable fabric for bed. Eberjey describes its bouclé hoodie as luxuriously warm for cold winter nights.
For more ways to stay warm, read winter loungewear essentials or the warmest winter pajamas for women.
Eberjey Recycled Bouclé: the pieces
Every piece below is made of 100% recycled polyester. Many product details specify post-consumer recycled polyester, and most say the fabric or yarn is verified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
- Recycled Boucle Hoodie ($158, sizes XS–XL): relaxed, slightly oversized fit.
- Recycled Boucle Crew Neck Pullover ($148, sizes XS–XL): crew neck, wide-ribbed trim, relaxed fit.
- Recycled Boucle Boyfriend Oversized V-Neck Sweater ($148, sizes XS–XL): deep V-neck with wide ribbed trim at the neckline, cuffs and hem.
- Recycled Boucle Cropped Tank ($88, sizes XS–XL): a fitted crop tank for layering.
- Recycled Boucle Relaxed Fit Jogger ($148, sizes XS–XL): high-rise sweater jogger with an elastic waistband, wide drawstring and front pockets.
- Recycled Boucle Relaxed Fit Pant ($148, sizes XS–XL) and Recycled Boucle Pant ($148, sizes XS–XL): high-rise, wide-leg sweater pants with a ribbed elastic waistband; the Relaxed Fit Pant adds side seam pockets.
- Recycled Boucle Waffle Robe ($248, sizes S–L): a mid-length robe with a waffle bouclé texture, shawl collar and removable tie belt.
- Recycled Boucle Waffle Blanket ($198, one size): a waffled bouclé throw for the couch or the foot of the bed.
Shop the full Recycled Bouclé collection.
Bouclé for men and kids
- Men's Recycled Boucle Hoodie ($158, sizes XS–XL): dropped shoulder, ribbed cuffs and hem, relaxed fit.
- Men's Recycled Boucle Jogger ($148, sizes XS–XL): mid-rise with a ribbed elastic waistband, wide drawstring, slant pockets and a back patch pocket.
- Kid's Recycled Boucle Hoodie & Jogger Set ($128, sizes 4–10): a dropped-shoulder hoodie with ribbed cuffs and hem, and joggers with a ribbed elastic waistband and back patch pocket.
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Recycled Bouclé at a glance
| Piece | Price | Sizes | Fit notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Boucle Hoodie | $158 | XS–XL | Slightly oversized |
| Recycled Boucle Crew Neck Pullover | $148 | XS–XL | Relaxed, wide-ribbed trim |
| Recycled Boucle Boyfriend Oversized V-Neck Sweater | $148 | XS–XL | Oversized, deep V |
| Recycled Boucle Cropped Tank | $88 | XS–XL | Fitted crop |
| Recycled Boucle Relaxed Fit Jogger | $148 | XS–XL | High rise, drawstring |
| Recycled Boucle Relaxed Fit Pant | $148 | XS–XL | High rise, wide leg, pockets |
| Recycled Boucle Waffle Robe | $248 | S–L | Mid-length, waffle texture |
| Men's Recycled Boucle Hoodie | $158 | XS–XL | Dropped shoulder, relaxed |
| Men's Recycled Boucle Jogger | $148 | XS–XL | Mid rise, drawstring |
| Kid's Recycled Boucle Hoodie & Jogger Set | $128 | 4–10 | Hoodie and jogger set |
How to care for bouclé
All Eberjey Recycled Bouclé pieces share one care label:
- Machine wash cold with like colors.
- Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
- Remove promptly after washing.
- Lay flat to dry.
- Do not iron.
"Lay flat to dry" means laying the piece out horizontally to dry, and "do not iron" means the item shouldn't be smoothed or finished with an iron.
Frequently asked questions
What is bouclé fabric?
Bouclé is fabric made from bouclé yarn, a yarn with small loops along its length that give the surface a nubby, curly texture. It can be woven or knitted.
Is bouclé warm?
It can be. Bouclé's thick, looped surface feels cozy, but warmth also depends on the fiber, the thickness of the knit and layering, since clothing keeps you warm largely by trapping air.
What does bouclé mean?
Bouclé comes from French and means curly or curled, from the verb boucler, to curl.
What is Eberjey Recycled Bouclé made of?
Eberjey Recycled Bouclé is 100% recycled polyester. Many pieces specify post-consumer recycled polyester, and most are verified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
How do you wash bouclé?
Eberjey Recycled Bouclé is machine wash cold with like colors, non-chlorine bleach only when needed, removed promptly, laid flat to dry and never ironed.
Is bouclé good for hot sleepers?
For hot sleepers, bouclé works better as a lounge layer than as sleepwear. Eberjey's bouclé is a plush recycled polyester knit, so a lighter, breathable fabric is a better choice for sleep.
Does Eberjey make bouclé for men and kids?
Yes. There is a Men's Recycled Boucle Hoodie and Jogger in sizes XS–XL and a Kid's Recycled Boucle Hoodie and Jogger Set in sizes 4–10.
