what is moire
In textiles, a moire (/ËmwÉr/ or /ËmÉr/), less often moire, moirÃ© is a fabric with a (wavy) watered appearance produced mainly from, silk but also, wool cotton and. rayonoire fabric is more delicate than fabric of the same type that has not gone through the calendering process. Also, contact with water removes the watermark and causes staining. Moire feels thin, glossy and papery due to the calendering process.