What is Moiré?
Moiré is an old technique that produces a wavy watermark effect on fabric. This pattern on the fabric is produced by heat and pressure rollers. Moiré is usually on silk taffeta or faille fabric used for women’s dressy coats, suits, dresses, evening wear, dressing gowns and bathrobes. It has a shimmering effect when embossed on plain-weave fabrics.
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Does taffeta fabric give you a slimmer look?
Taffeta has a shiny, lustrous, crisp, smooth look. It is a beautiful woven fabric that can be made from silk, rayon, acetate or polyester. In general, fabrics that have a stiffer texture or a shiny surface will add bulk and attention to an area. However, if you are considering a dress in taffeta think a dark color in a style that gives you a slim appearance. Taffeta fabric is very popular for cocktail, prom and wedding dresses.
The Velvet Trend a Must
The velvet trend is NOW! Luxurious, shimmery, sensuous, feminine, and romantic are all words that describe velvet. Velvet has been around for at least 4000 years. In the past velvet was associated with royalty and once worn only by the rich. Velvet was considered a cool weather fabric but with innovations and technological advances, it is possible to produce, cheaper, lighter weight, and affordable synthetic velvet.