Antik Matelasse Coverlet

Matelassé is a French jacquard weaving technique that uses thick filling yarn to create a raised, quilted-looking surface entirely through the weave structure, with no batting or stitched layers underneath. The Antik Matelassé Coverlet is woven in Northern Italy using this method, so the dimensional texture is built into the fabric itself rather than constructed from multiple bonded layers. This makes it lighter than a traditional quilt while still providing visual depth and warmth.

The coverlet is 81% cotton and 19% linen, woven together in a jacquard structure and then garment-washed. Because cotton and linen absorb dye at different rates, the finished fabric has a subtle color variegation across the pattern that reads as natural depth rather than a flat, uniform tone. Non-toxic dyes are used throughout the garment-dyeing process.

The coverlet is available in Twin (71 x 86 inches), Queen (90 x 94 inches), and King (108 x 94 inches). Each size has a 1-inch hem with mitered corners. Available colors and sizes reflect current stock; check the product page for live inventory.

Wash on a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and cool rinse, keeping light and dark colors separated. Do not overload the machine. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling, or line dry for best results. Do not iron, and avoid chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide, as these will break down the reactive garment dye. For more detail, visit MATTEO's garment-dyeing guide.

Yes. The garment-washing process starts the softening, and the fabric continues to soften with each subsequent wash. The jacquard weave pattern also holds its character whether the coverlet is laid flat or slightly wrinkled, so it does not require ironing or careful handling to look its best.

The coverlet layers directly over a flat sheet or duvet cover, adding texture and light warmth without the weight of a full insert. It works well over linen or cotton percale sheets for a layered bed, or on its own on warm nights when a full duvet is too much. The 81% cotton and 19% linen blend is breathable enough for three-season use. Interior designers often use matelassé coverlets as a top layer to add visual texture without pattern.

Garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, and MATTEO allows for a shade variation of plus or minus 10% between dye lots. This is an inherent quality of the reactive dye process, not a defect. If you are ordering multiple pieces to coordinate, ordering them at the same time from the same dye lot reduces the chance of visible shade differences.

The Antik Matelassé fabric is woven by one of the finest Italian weavers in Northern Italy, using the jacquard matelassé technique. The coverlet is then garment-washed and finished, with the full collection designed and produced by MATTEO in Los Angeles. The Antik Matelassé collection also includes a Matelassé Throw, Matelassé Shams, and decorative pillows woven from the same fabric.