Difference between revisions of "Plain weave"
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| − | One of three fundamental fabric weaving patterns: plain, [[satin%20weave|satin]], and [[twill%20weave|twill]]. Plain weave fabrics are made by passing filling threads over then under each warp thread. The adjacent filling thread reverses the lacing pattern by going under then over each of the warp threads. Both the filling and warp threads are equal in thickness. Plain weave fabrics can the tightly or loosely woven. Examples of plain weave fabrics are: [[calico|calico]], [[cambric|cambric]], [[canvas|canvas]], [[cheesecloth|cheesecloth]], [[chiffon|chiffon]], [[chintz|chintz]], [[crepe|crepe]], [[georgette|georgette]], [[gingham|gingham]], [[homespun|homespun]], [[linen|linen]], [[muslin|muslin]], [[percale|percale]], [[organdy|organdy]], [[seersucker|seersucker]], [[tabby]] and [[taffeta|taffeta]]. Some variations of plain weave fabrics use different size filling and warp threads. Examples of these are [[broadcloth|broadcloth]], [[grosgrain|grosgrain]], [[poplin|poplin]], [[faille|faille]], and [[bengaline|bengaline]]. | + | |[[File:Plain weave diagram.png|thumb|Plain weave Diagram]] |
| + | One of three fundamental fabric weaving patterns: plain, [[satin%20weave|satin]], and [[twill%20weave|twill]]. Plain weave fabrics are made by passing filling threads over then under each warp thread. The adjacent filling thread reverses the lacing pattern by going under then over each of the warp threads. Both the filling and warp threads are equal in thickness. This weave is very stable when being handled because of the frequent intersections of weft and warp making it dense and less likely to fray at the ends. Plain weave fabrics can the tightly or loosely woven. It is commonly used for linens and other simple cloth formats. Examples of plain weave fabrics are: [[calico|calico]], [[cambric|cambric]], [[canvas|canvas]], [[cheesecloth|cheesecloth]], [[chiffon|chiffon]], [[chintz|chintz]], [[crepe|crepe]], [[georgette|georgette]], [[gingham|gingham]], [[homespun|homespun]], [[linen|linen]], [[muslin|muslin]], [[percale|percale]], [[organdy|organdy]], [[seersucker|seersucker]], [[tabby]] and [[taffeta|taffeta]]. Some variations of plain weave fabrics use different size filling and warp threads. Examples of these are [[broadcloth|broadcloth]], [[grosgrain|grosgrain]], [[poplin|poplin]], [[faille|faille]], and [[bengaline|bengaline]]. Basketweave is a variation in which either the weft or warp or both consists of two of more threads in bundles. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | tabby weave; simple weave; ligamento de tafetán (Esp.) | + | tabby weave; simple weave; linen weave; taffeta weave; ligamento de tafetán (Esp.) |
== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
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* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | ||
| − | + | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plain_weave plain weave] Accessed March 2025 | |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
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Description
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One of three fundamental fabric weaving patterns: plain, satin, and twill. Plain weave fabrics are made by passing filling threads over then under each warp thread. The adjacent filling thread reverses the lacing pattern by going under then over each of the warp threads. Both the filling and warp threads are equal in thickness. This weave is very stable when being handled because of the frequent intersections of weft and warp making it dense and less likely to fray at the ends. Plain weave fabrics can the tightly or loosely woven. It is commonly used for linens and other simple cloth formats. Examples of plain weave fabrics are: Calico, Cambric, Canvas, Cheesecloth, Chiffon, Chintz, Crepe, Georgette, Gingham, Homespun, Linen, Muslin, Percale, Organdy, Seersucker, Tabby and Taffeta. Some variations of plain weave fabrics use different size filling and warp threads. Examples of these are Broadcloth, Grosgrain, Poplin, Faille, and Bengaline. Basketweave is a variation in which either the weft or warp or both consists of two of more threads in bundles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tabby weave; simple weave; linen weave; taffeta weave; ligamento de tafetán (Esp.)
Resources and Citations
- M. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt Reinhold & Winston, Fort Worth, 1986.
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Wikipedia: plain weave Accessed March 2025