The process or technique of creating crimp folds, pleats, or waffle-like patterns in fabric, paper, or leather using heat and pressure.
From 'goffer' plus the gerund suffix '-ing,' describing the action or craft itself. The technique has been used since medieval times for both decoration and functional texture.
Goffering requires some serious heat management—too hot and you scorch the fabric, too cool and the pattern won't set. Medieval gofferers used heated metal tools and experienced the craft somewhat like modern ironing, but way more precise.
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