creasings
Lines from folding
Creasings are the lines, folds, or marks left by creasing.
The word appears in contexts where multiple creases matter—fabric with unwanted creasings, paper showing creasings from repeated folding, or architectural details where brickwork forms decorative creasings.
The creasings in his suit betrayed a long flight.
Sculptural paper-creasing art
- cardstockRigid paper material
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- vellumPrepared calfskin for writing
- kraftStrong unbleached paper
folding · scoring · embossing · debossing · bookbinding · envelope · leaflet · brochure
Plant fiber for textiles
gabardine · twill · sateen · flannel · corduroy · velvet · jersey · chiffon
Bifurcated lower-body garment
- slacksInformal leg garments
- chinosCotton twill trousers
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
skirt · dress · gown · uniform · tuxedo · sari · cheongsam · dirndl
origami
Sculptural paper-creasing art
- cardstockRigid paper material
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- vellumPrepared calfskin for writing
kraft · folding · scoring · embossing · debossing · bookbinding · envelope · leaflet · brochure · blueprint
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
denim · gabardine · twill · sateen · flannel · corduroy · velvet · jersey · chiffon · muslin
trousers
Bifurcated lower-body garment
kilt · skirt · dress · gown · uniform · tuxedo · sari · cheongsam · dirndl · tailoring
curtains
Hanging fabric window covers
voile · damask · jacquard · chintz · tapestry · hanging · draping · pooling · puddle · rod
plication
Act of creating folds
corrugation · crinkle · ruck · rumple · crimp · pucker · wrinkle · pleat · tuck · gather
creasingssmoothness
Freedom from irregularity
flatness · smoothings · ironings · pressings · flattenings