A fancy fabric with a raised, puffy pattern or texture created by burning away parts of the weave during manufacturing.
From French 'cloqué,' meaning 'blistered' or 'bubbled,' derived from the verb 'cloquer.' The technique creates the bumpy, blistered appearance that gives the fabric its distinctive look and feel.
Cloqué fabrics were especially popular in 1950s fashion because the puffy texture was perfect for making clothes stand out—the bouffant dresses of that era often used this fabric for extra drama!
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