Qu'est-ce que le plissage ?

Le plissage est l'art et la technique de créer des plis permanents dans le tissu. Chez Slim Plissage à Jemmel, Tunisie, nous maîtrisons plus de 20 techniques de plissage dont accordéon, couteau, creux, soleil, cristal et cannelé pour la mode, le textile et l'industrie.

Où se trouve Slim Plissage ?

Slim Plissage est situé à Jemmel, Gouvernorat de Monastir, Tunisie. Nous opérons depuis notre atelier depuis 1987, servant des clients en Tunisie et à l'international en Europe et au-delà.

Quels types de plissage proposez-vous ?

Nous proposons plus de 20 techniques : plis accordéon, plis couchés, plis creux, plissage soleil, plissage cristal, plissage cannelé, traitement plissé, et plus encore. Chaque technique crée un rendu unique adapté aux différents tissus.

Quels tissus peuvent être plissés ?

Nous travaillons avec une large gamme de tissus : soie, chiffon, organza, polyester, coton, lin, satin, tulle, velours et laine. Notre expertise nous permet d'adapter les techniques à chaque matière.

Servez-vous des clients internationaux ?

Oui ! Basés en Tunisie, nous servons des créateurs de mode, maisons de haute couture, entreprises textiles et marques du monde entier. Nous expédions les tissus et vêtements plissés à l'international.

Comment obtenir un devis de plissage ?

Contactez-nous via notre formulaire, par email à slimplissage@live.fr, ou appelez le +216 95 600 653. Partagez votre type de tissu, technique de plissage souhaitée et quantité pour un devis personnalisé.

Plissage Accordéon

Accordion Pleats

Classic evenly-spaced parallel folds — the most iconic plissage pattern.

Accordion pleats are the most recognizable plissage pattern in fashion. Created by folding fabric into a series of narrow, evenly-spaced parallel ridges — like the bellows of an accordion instrument — they produce a crisp, rhythmic texture that catches light and movement beautifully. At Slim Plissage, we have been hand-crafting accordion pleats in our Jemmel, Tunisia atelier since 1987.

History & origins

Accordion pleats rose to prominence in the early 20th century and were central to the iconic designs of Mariano Fortuny and, later, Issey Miyake. They remain a staple in haute couture, ready-to-wear, and home textiles thanks to their timeless elegance and versatile drape.

Characteristics

Narrow, uniform folds (typically 3–15 mm wide)
Symmetrical — folds face alternately forward and backward
Creates strong vertical lines that elongate silhouettes
Drapes fluidly when the fabric is lightweight

Best fabrics

Silk satin and silk chiffon
Polyester (holds pleats permanently)
Organza
Lightweight crepe

Common applications

Evening gowns and cocktail dresses
Pleated skirts and culottes
Scarves and stoles
Curtains and window treatments
Lamp shades

How we make it

Consultation and fabric selection

We review the client's fabric, weight, and end use to confirm accordion pleats are the best match.

Mold preparation

A precision cardboard pattern is used, calibrated to the desired fold width.

Folding

The fabric is fed into the mold and folded manually or by machine for high-volume orders.

Steam setting

Industrial steam presses fix the pleats permanently at the correct temperature for the fabric.

Inspection and packaging

Each piece is checked for fold uniformity before being carefully packed to protect the pleats.

Frequently asked questions about accordion pleats

Accordion pleating creates narrow, evenly-spaced parallel folds in fabric that resemble the bellows of an accordion instrument. It is the most classic plissage pattern, widely used in fashion and home textiles.

Polyester holds accordion pleats best (permanently), while silk, chiffon, and organza give elegant drape. At Slim Plissage we pleat all of these regularly.

Polyester accordion pleats are extremely durable and can be washed. Silk pleats should be dry-cleaned carefully to preserve the folds.

We routinely produce pleats from 3 mm (micro accordion) up to 20 mm wide, depending on the design and fabric.