accordion pleat
Bellows-style fabric crease
An accordion pleat is a narrow, evenly spaced fold in fabric that alternates direction, creating a zigzag pattern resembling the bellows of an accordion.
The pleats allow fabric to expand and contract while maintaining structure: an accordion-pleated skirt.
Also called a concertina pleat.
- tuckFold into concealment
- foldBend onto itself
- creaseLine from folding
- gatherBring or come together
- fanAdmirer or air mover
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