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20+ Pleating Techniques Every Designer Should Know

19 de marzo de 2026 11 min read· By Slim Plissage

TL;DR

Beyond the seven most common techniques, there are many more: organ pleats, cartridge pleats, mushroom pleats, honeycomb smocking, kingussie pleats, and bespoke proprietary patterns. Slim Plissage masters all of them.

The seven classics

Start with these: accordion, knife, box, sunburst, crystal, fluted, plissé. They cover most fashion applications.

Dimensional and sculptural

Organ pleats, fluted pleats, mushroom pleats, and honeycomb smocking create three-dimensional, light-catching textures.

Historical and specialty

Cartridge pleats (gauging), kingussie pleats (Scottish), goblet pleats (drapery), pinch pleats, and box-within-box pleats are specialist techniques used in historical costume, interiors, and theatrical work.

Micro and technical

Micro pleats, crystal pleats, and plissé finishes push pleating into the realm of surface design and technical textiles.

Bespoke patterns

Beyond the catalog, Slim Plissage develops bespoke patterns with custom molds for designers who want something unique. This is where 35 years of craftsmanship really shines.

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