Fluted glass, also known as ribbed glass or reeded glass, is one of the most popular decorative glass products in modern architecture and interior design. The main feature of fluted glass is the vertical groove structure (flute) formed on the glass surface. The width, depth, and shape of the groove directly affect the glass appearance, light diffusion, transparency, and privacy level.
The flute structure can be produced with different surface designs, including concave grooves and convex ribs. The concave side creates a softer visual effect with stronger light diffusion, while the convex side provides a more three-dimensional appearance with clearer vertical lines. By selecting different flute widths, designers can achieve different decorative styles and optical effects.
The most common way to classify fluted glass is by groove width. Different groove sizes represent different visual patterns and applications.
-2mm/3mm – Mistlite
The 2mm flute design, including Mistlite-B and Mistlite-S, belongs to the micro-texture category. Due to its small groove size, it creates a delicate surface pattern with soft light diffusion and a higher privacy effect. This type is often used in premium interior decoration, furniture glass, and applications where a refined texture is required.
-5mm Flute – Optimax Glass
The 5mm flute is a medium-fine groove design. Compared with micro flute glass, it provides stronger linear effects while maintaining a modern and elegant appearance. ----Optimax glass is widely selected for projects requiring better light control, decorative value, and a more premium visual experience.
-12mm Flute – Moru Glass (Most Popular Design)
The 12mm flute is currently the most popular specification in the market and is commonly known as MORU glass. Its balanced groove width creates a classic vertical stripe effect, combining privacy, light transmission, and decorative appearance. Due to its excellent versatility, 12mm fluted glass is widely used for bathroom shower partitions, interior doors, office partitions, cabinets, and residential decoration.
-15mm / 21mm and Large Flute Designs
For projects requiring stronger visual impact, larger flute widths such as 15mm, 21mm, and customized groove sizes are available. Larger grooves create deeper three-dimensional effects, stronger shadows, and different levels of transparency, making them suitable for commercial spaces, hotels, and architectural decoration projects.
Besides choosing different flute widths, fluted glass can also be further processed to achieve additional functions and designs. Surface treatment such as acid etching (frosted finish) can create a matte appearance and improve privacy. The glass can also be produced in different colors, including clear, ultra-clear, grey, bronze, and customized colors. For safety and performance requirements, fluted glass can be processed into tempered glass, laminated glass, or insulated glass units (IGU).
Today, fluted glass is widely applied in bathroom glass partitions, shower doors, interior decoration, furniture, commercial buildings, and hotel projects. By combining different groove widths, surface finishes, and processing technologies, MIGO Glass provides customized fluted glass solutions to meet different design requirements, from classic 12mm moru glass to high-end micro-texture decorative glass.
