Calendaring of textiles is a finishing process used to smooth, coat, and smooth any material. With textiles, the fabric passes through calendar rollers at high temperatures and pressures. Calendaring peacock-like fabrics are used to create its aqueous effect and cambric and some types of satin.

To prepare for calendaring, the fabric is folded lengthwise through the front or face, and sewn along the edges. The fabric can be folded together over the entire width, but not as often as it is difficult.

The fabric is then rolled through rollers that polish the surface and make the fabric smoother and more lustrous.

High temperatures and pressures are used as well. The fabrics that go through the calendaring process look thin, glossy, and papery.