Sharkskin

Sharkskin describes a specific woven or warp-knitted fabric with a distinctive sheen. Sharkskin is a twill weave fabric. Materials used in its construction include: acetate, rayon, worsted wool, lycra, and other plastic fibers.

This article is about the textile. For the skin of sharks, see placoid scales. For the rough leather, sometimes made of shark's skin, see shagreen.

In sharkskin, the arrangement of darker and brighter threads in a twill weave creates a subtle pattern of lines that run across the fabric diagonally and a two tone, lustrous appearance. Primarily a suiting material, the fabric is sometimes seen in light jackets and non-fashion items such as curtains, tablecloths, and as a liner in diving suits and wetsuits.

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