Creased

Creased is an English adjective formed from the verb crease. It describes a surface that bears a crease—a line or ridge produced by folding, bending, or pressing. Creases can be intentional, as in garments pressed to create sharp lines, or they may occur unintentionally through use, storage, or aging. The form creased is also used as the past participle of crease in standard English grammar.

In textiles and clothing, creased fabrics may indicate a pressed finish or a natural result of wear. Fashion items may feature creases as a design element or rely on permanent creases in fabrics that hold a particular silhouette; examples include dress shirts with front creases or trousers with leg creases.

In paper, cardboard, and packaging, creased sheets have fold lines created by scoring or folding. Creases facilitate stacking, shipping, and the construction of three-dimensional forms from flat stock. In printing or crafts, creasing is a common preparatory step before folding.

Other surfaces can also be described as creased. Leather, vinyl, or rubber can show creases from bending and use. In biology and anatomy, natural creases appear in skin or other tissues, often associated with movement or aging.

Related terms include crease (noun), creasing, crease line, fold, pleat, and wrinkle. The word creased is widely used across disciplines to describe lines or ridges formed by folding or pressing, and it frequently appears in discussions of fashion, packaging, and materials science.