Moire
Antique moire, modern moire, "musique" moire, French-style moire.
A legacy of expertise
La Maison Maire Moire, now integrated into Établissements Claeys, is one of the last remaining workshops to safeguard the exceptional savoir-faire of master moiré artisans..
Passed down through 5 generations, the intricate movements of Moire fabric cannot be fully mechanized and require years of experience.
A craft that Guillaume Maire learned from his father and is now dedicated to passing on.
Manufacturing
Specialized in Moire since its inception, the company performed this mechanical textile finishing on silk for both upholstery fabrics and haute couture ready-to-wear. At the time, the moiré effect was achieved using a massive 35-ton stone.
The pressure from the weight and the back-and-forth motions cause the fabric compression and fiber tension that create the shimmering patterns characteristic of Moire fabric.
Moire fabric patterns
Moire fabric: Standing the Test of Time
Today, this finish, which plays with light effects, is experiencing a resurgence of interest. No longer reserved for silk, it can now be applied to any fabric. Although heated cylinders have replaced the stone, but the intelligence of the hand remains at the heart of the process.
In the world of moiré, everything works in pairs: two artisans work with two layers of fabric placed one on top of the other to perform the the dressing, tracing and moiré finishing..
We are proud to have safeguarded this specialized savoir-faire, enabling us to produce unique creations according to the highest standards of our craft.
What will your next creation be?
Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.