description Moiré Overview
Moiré is a textile finish characterized by a rippled or watermarked visual pattern produced by pressing ribbed fabrics—typically silk, cotton, or synthetic blends—through engraved rollers under heat and pressure. The process crushes or flattens parts of the ribbed weave, creating an optical effect resembling water reflections. It is primarily used in formalwear, evening gowns, and decorative upholstery.
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What is moiré fabric?
Moiré is a textile finish with a rippled or watermarked surface pattern. It is commonly made from ribbed silk, cotton, or synthetic-blend fabric.
How is moiré made?
The fabric is run through engraved rollers under heat and pressure. That process crushes or flattens parts of the ribbed weave, creating the light-and-dark ripple effect.
Is moiré a type of fiber?
No. Moiré describes the finished surface effect, not a single fiber or yarn.
Why does moiré look like water?
The pressed sections reflect light differently from the raised sections of the weave, producing a pattern that resembles rippling water. The visual effect comes from the moiré finish and its engraved rollers rather than from actual liquid.
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