glossy fabrics
Lustrous woven materials
Glossy fabrics are textiles with a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light—satin, silk, vinyl, patent leather.
The sheen comes from fiber type, weave structure, or surface treatments.
Fashion uses glossy fabrics for evening wear and statement pieces; interior design employs them for curtains and upholstery where light play matters: The glossy fabric caught every flash from the chandelier.
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- velvetThick-pile textile
- sheenSoft surface luster
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
lustrous · sleek · polished · mirror finish · smooth · lacquered · patent · lamé · charmeuse · taffeta · damask · slippery · reflective · luxurious · red carpet gown · haute couture · evening wear · drape