Difference between revisions of "Basket weave"
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A [[plain weave]] fabric structure in which two or more threads are alternatively interlaced with an equal number of filling threads. Basket weave produces a decorative, checkered pattern that resembles a basket. It is a loose weave that stretches easily. Examples of fabrics with a basket weave are [[Monk%27s%20cloth]] and [[Oxford%20cloth|Oxford suiting]]. | A [[plain weave]] fabric structure in which two or more threads are alternatively interlaced with an equal number of filling threads. Basket weave produces a decorative, checkered pattern that resembles a basket. It is a loose weave that stretches easily. Examples of fabrics with a basket weave are [[Monk%27s%20cloth]] and [[Oxford%20cloth|Oxford suiting]]. | ||
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esterilla (Esp.); hopsack weave; matt weave; mat weave; Monk's cloth; Oxford suiting; | esterilla (Esp.); hopsack weave; matt weave; mat weave; Monk's cloth; Oxford suiting; | ||
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* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | * Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 2 May 2022
Description
A Plain weave fabric structure in which two or more threads are alternatively interlaced with an equal number of filling threads. Basket weave produces a decorative, checkered pattern that resembles a basket. It is a loose weave that stretches easily. Examples of fabrics with a basket weave are Monk's cloth and Oxford suiting.
Synonyms and Related Terms
esterilla (Esp.); hopsack weave; matt weave; mat weave; Monk's cloth; Oxford suiting;
Resources and Citations
- Weaving library: Basket weave
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937