Antik Matelasse Coverlet

The Antik Matelasse Coverlet is 81% cotton and 19% linen, woven using a Jacquard technique that uses thick filling yarn to mimic the structure of an antique hand quilt. The cotton-linen blend is garment-washed after dyeing, which softens the fabric and creates a subtle color variegation across the pattern as the two fibers absorb dye at slightly different rates.

Matelasse is a French weaving technique that builds dimensional texture directly into the fabric using thick filling yarns, so there is no separate batting or quilting stitchwork required. Unlike a traditional quilt, the Antik Matelasse Coverlet is a single woven layer with a raised, quilted-looking surface. It sits over a flat sheet or duvet as a lightweight top layer, making it a strong choice for warmer months or climates where a full comforter is too heavy.

The Antik Matelasse Coverlet is available in Twin, Queen, and King. Twin measures 71 x 86 inches (180 x 218 cm), Queen is 90 x 94 inches (229 x 239 cm), and King is 108 x 94 inches (274 x 239 cm). All sizes have a 1-inch hem with mitered corners.

Machine wash in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating light and dark colors. Do not overload the machine, as crowding can stress the cotton fibers. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling; line drying gives the best result. Do not iron this coverlet, and avoid chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as these whitening agents will damage the reactive garment dye. Learn more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process.

Garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, and MATTEO allows for a shade variation of +/- 10% between dye lots. Within a single coverlet, the cotton and linen yarns absorb color differently, producing an intentional, subtle variegation across the pattern. If you are ordering multiple pieces to coordinate, ordering them at the same time from the same dye lot gives the closest color match.

The Antik Matelasse Coverlet is designed by MATTEO in Los Angeles. The fabric is woven by one of the finest Italian weavers in Northern Italy, then garment-washed using MATTEO's proprietary technique to bring out the texture and soften the hand of the raw loomstate fabric.

The cotton-linen blend and single-layer Jacquard construction make the Antik Matelasse Coverlet lighter than a filled comforter or duvet, which suits warm sleepers and humid climates well. Linen is naturally moisture-wicking and breathable, and the open weave structure allows air to move through the fabric. Layered over a flat sheet on a summer night, it adds texture and warmth without trapping heat.

The Antik Matelasse Coverlet works well as a standalone top layer in warmer months, laid directly over a flat sheet. In cooler weather, it pairs cleanly over a duvet or beneath a blanket for added texture. Interior designers often use matelasse coverlets for their visual depth and the way they hold a pressed, structured look on a made bed without requiring extra styling. The Antik pattern reads well whether the coverlet is smooth or relaxed, so it requires minimal upkeep.