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OUR FABRICS

The fabric shapes the pleat.

We choose each fabric for the way it holds a permanent pleat, carries colour and moves around the body. Polyester gives us the technical stability this craft requires, but no two polyester fabrics behave alike.

Here is how our principal fabrics feel in real life.

AT A GLANCE

Choose by feel and movement.

Every fabric responds differently to a pleat. These practical notes help you compare how each one looks, moves and feels when worn.

FABRIC 01

Gabardine

Our polyester gabardine has a fine diagonal weave and a smooth matte surface. It prints with vivid, true-to-life colour and gives every pleat crisp definition.

It is technically midweight, but its density and structure give it a substantial feel. This is the fabric for a rich silhouette and an especially dramatic stride.

Weight
Midweight, with a substantial feel
Finish
Matte
Opacity
Opaque
Movement
Structured, dramatic and bouncy
Best for
Everyday wear, travel, evening occasions and statement looks

FABRIC 02

Organza

Organza is light and sheer, with a crisp construction that holds volume beautifully. Its fine weave catches the light with a soft sheen without feeling heavy.

We use it when a design calls for airy layers, visible depth and a silhouette that feels playful but precise.

Weight
Lightweight
Finish
Soft sheen
Opacity
Sheer
Movement
Airy, crisp and bouncy
Best for
Warm weather, evening occasions, celebrations and statement looks
Close view of blue printed satin twill after pleating
Model wearing the floral Madre Primavera satin twill skirt

FABRIC 03

Satin Twill

Satin twill is smooth and fluid, with a gentle lustre that makes printed colours appear rich and softly radiant. It feels lighter and silkier than gabardine while still holding a clear pleat.

It moves easily and has proven comfortable even in very warm weather, making it one of our most versatile fabrics.

Weight
Midweight
Finish
Satin-like sheen
Opacity
Slightly translucent
Movement
Fluid, with a softly structured drape
Best for
Everyday wear, warm weather, travel and occasions

FABRIC 04

Silky Velvet

Our polyester velvet has a short, soft pile and a mellow lustre. Its directional surface shifts from light to dark as the skirt moves, giving every fold unusual depth.

The result combines the geometry of a permanent pleat with the richness of velvet. It feels fluid rather than rigid, but is best enjoyed in cooler weather.

Weight
Midweight
Finish
Softly lustrous and textured
Opacity
Opaque
Movement
Fluid, rich and soft
Best for
Cooler weather, everyday elegance and evening occasions

FABRIC 05

Faux Leather

Our faux leather pairs a polyurethane face with a soft polyester backing. The backing makes it flexible enough to pleat and move, while the surface gives the finished skirt its bold, sculptural character.

It is less breathable than a woven fabric, so we recommend it for cooler days and occasions when you want the silhouette to command attention.

Weight
Midweight
Finish
Matte
Opacity
Opaque
Movement
Sculptural, structured and dramatic
Best for
Evening occasions, confident styling and statement looks

A PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION

Not sure which fabric is right for you?

Tell us where you plan to wear your skirt and how you would like it to move. Your message reaches our Sofia studio.

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