The surface effect of hammering on an anvil. The highlights and dark spots produced by this hand-working are a fundamental expression of "wrought" metal.

The process of embossing or debossing an overall pattern over the entire surface of the product.

Giving concrete or overlay surfaces a texture without leaving deep pattern lines.

To achieve a matte, cotton-like texture, a jet of air is blown on a fiber to give it a rough, non-reflective surface. Textured fibers offer greater bulk and airiness to a fabric without increasing its weight.

See Bulking.

Applying images to three-dimensional objects to give additional realism to displayed renderings.

A process during which a textured yarn is produced.