brocade and damask fabrics, is there a difference?

[Little_Bit]

I just wanna know is there a difference in brocade fabric and damask fabric?

[sjmartin]

Brocade is thick, heavier fabrics with a raised design.
Damask is reversible and mostly silk or linen. It has a design woven it it also.

[jasonfabric]

Damask fabrics have a satin float on a satin background with the floats of each running in the opposite direction. Damask patterns are more subtle and produced by the slight difference luster from the light reflected from the two different areas. Damask can be made of any fiber content and in many different weights for apparel or home furnishings. The quality of damask fabrics depends on yarn count. Low-count damasks are not durable because of the many floats, which become loose and snag or slip during use. Damask is a popular choice for tablecloths. The "white-on-white" is a familiar pattern along with the red and white checked damasks popular in restaurants.

[jasonfabric]

Brocade fabrics have satin or twill floats on a plain, ribbed, twill, or satin background. Brocade fabrics differ from damasks in that the floats in the design are more intricate and varied and are usually of several colors. Brocade fabrics have a surface that is slightly raised in certain areas, giving depth and texture to the fabric. In contrast, damask is flat and smooth with a design that is usually reversible. Brocades are typically dressy, formal fabrics