Moire, pronounced mwar, is a common fabric that is as beautiful as it is versatile.
Like many things of beauty, it is all in the details.
Moire is a fabric that places more emphasis upon the process more so than it does the raw materials used to make it.
Silk, however, is most often used as the base material. Although any silky fabric, like taffeta or rayon will also suffice. The process consists of “crushing” the fibers with large, engraved rollers.
Depending upon the amount of pressure created by the rollers and the markings on them, the fabric can have an intense shine or muted effect.
The level of elegance or simplicity of the finished product is determined solely by the creativity of the creator.
The end goal for moire fabric is to have an almost different appearance based upon which direction the fabric is brushed.
Another popular way to achieve this effect is by layering thin layers of different color fabric. The crushing, pressurized process will create a depth of color that can be breathtaking if done correctly.
Because of the elaborate nature of the fabric, they can be seen in elegant applications in both the home and in fashion.
Common home applications include bed spreads, wall coverings, chairs, window treatments, accent pillows and more.