This document discusses texture in design and its visual, tactile, and audible effects. It defines texture as the nature of a surface's feel and appearance. Coarse textures make areas look larger while smooth surfaces seem to advance figures and make colors appear brighter. Texture is considered a design element because it plays a major role through its visual, tactile, and sometimes audible qualities. The document categorizes textures as rough/matt, rough/glossy, smooth/matt, and smooth/glossy and notes the moods each conveys. It also contrasts texture properties like smooth and rough, glossy and matt, limp and crisp.

2. DESIGN
AND
COLOR CONCEPT
TEXTURE

3. VISUAL EFFECTS OF TEXTURE
• Textures create visual illusions that affect the
appearance of the figure.
• Coarse and bulky textures have an enlarging
effect.
• Bold checks, wide wale corduroy, thick pile on
fur and fluffy surfaces conceal the surface and
make the area look larger.
• Light use of textures always help in highlighting
the space in more effective way.

4. • Smooth plain surfaces tend to require more
construction and trimming detail to add
interest to the design.
• Dull textures are slimming because they
absorb light.
• Smooth, shiny surfaces like satin seem to
advance and endorse the figure. They also
make the color seem brighter than do matt
surfaces e.g. Red satin is brighter and more
noticeable than red cotton.

5. TEXTURE/ HAND/FEEL
Texture describes the nature of a surface. It
refers to the nature of the surface of fabrics and
material. It is important because consumers are
first attracted by the color of a surface, then
automatically reach out to determine whether
they like the feel of it or not. Texture is
considered a design element because every
surface have a texture which plays a major role
in design.

6. TEXTURE is:-• VISUAL:-- light falling into a surface can
be seen as shadows (knits), highlights
(embroidery), sheen (satin, silk), etc. A
cloth appears transparent when light
passes through it. Visual textures may
also be applied to surfaces such as
printings, embroidery, smocking, quilting
and appliqué. Visual is a type of texture
which can be seen and feel through eyes
(stone surface, jute)

9. • TACTILE:-- Changes in fabric surface due
to the arrangement of the individual threads
in weaving or knitting can be felt on the
skin. Tactile basically refers to the sense of
touch e.g. its coarseness, softness, drape
and stiffness.

11. • AUDIBLE:-- The friction created by the
surfaces rubbing over each other can be
heard e.g. crisp rub of the silk is called as
scroop, sound of glass etc.

12. CATEGORIES OF TEXTURES
• ROUGH/MATT:-- These are sporty, casual and
comforting. Soft and fluffy textures such as fur
and lambs wool seem to offer coziness and
comfort, (floor treatment) while the coarser
textures of jute, hand knits and corduroys
suggest warmth and protection in casual,
outdoor environments.
• ROUGH/GLOSSY:-Rich, luxurious and
glamorous fabrics such as brocades, sequins,
dupion silk seem to reflect the right lights. Rich
paints with egg shine finish etc

13. • SMOOTH /MATT:-- Business like, official and
nature, these textures are often found in suiting
fabrics, these are tightly woven. Fabrics with
twill weave and are of smooth matt textures.
• SMOOTH /GLOSSY:-- These textures are
associated with young, fancy, slinky, evening
wear e.g. Taffeta, silk and satin.
The mood created by the textures must suit all
other details of the garment including its
function.

17. CONTRASTING TEXTURES
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SMOOTH -------- ROUGH
GLOSSY---------- MATT
LIMP----------------CRISP
THIN ---------------THICK
COOL---------------WARM
SHEER-------------OPAQUE
FINE ----------------COARSE
LIGHT---------------HEAVY
SOFT ---------------HARD

18. Texture Patterns

20. COLOURS & PATTERNS