Motif
Pin dot
Tiny repeated dots create a subtle spotted surface.
Also searched as: pindot, micro dot
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
The dots may be woven into the ground or applied as a print. Eton’s woven pin-dot shirting is one example of the structural version.
How to recognize it
The pattern can look nearly solid at a distance and separate into points close up.
Common uses
- Shirts
- Ties
- Suiting
What to distinguish
Pin dot indicates small scale rather than a standardized dot diameter. Do not infer a raised surface from the name alone.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.