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What is "Moiré Finish (watered effect)" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 13-Jan-2023 (8 months, 20 days ago)
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Moiré Finish (watered effect)
A wavy, rippled or watered appearance on a woven rib fabric and that is produced by the action of heat and heavy pressure from rollers.

NOTE:

The appearance is caused by differences in the reflection of light by the flattened and the unflattened portions of the ribs, and there is no definite repeat in the pattern.

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