What is a weave?

Weave refers to a method of fabric construction in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads, called the warp and the weft (or filling), are interlaced at right angles to form a cloth or fabric.

• Warp: The warp threads run lengthwise on the loom. They are typically stronger and under more tension than the weft.
• Weft: The weft threads are interlaced over and under the warp threads. They run across the width of the fabric. The weft is also sometimes referred to as the filling.
• Loom: A device used to weave cloth. It holds the warp threads taut and allows for the interlacing of the weft.

Different types of weaves are created by varying the pattern of interlacing the warp and weft. Common weave types include:

• Plain%20Weave: The simplest weave, where each weft thread passes alternately over and under each warp thread. Durable and inexpensive.
• Twill%20Weave: Characterized by diagonal ribs or lines on the fabric's surface. Creates a more durable and drapable fabric than plain weave.
• Satin%20Weave: Features long floats (where a weft thread passes over several warp threads) on the face of the fabric, creating a smooth, lustrous surface. Less durable than plain and twill weaves due to the floats.
• Jacquard%20Weave: Complex weaves that can incorporate intricate patterns and designs. Accomplished using a Jacquard loom, which controls each warp thread independently.