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II. WEAVING Handout 3

Fabrics are manufactured in wide varieties and design. And the different design and effect is produced on the
fabric with the help for various mechanisms which is helpful to from different weaves and lots of design which
enhances the look of apparels. The present paper was aimed at investigating the different types of weaves and also
overview the fabrics come under the different weave categories.

Types of Weaves:

1. Plain Weave:

Most simple and most common type of construction Inexpensive to produce, durable, Flat, tight surface is
conducive to printing and other finishes. The simplest of all patterns is the plain weave. Each weft yarn goes
alternately over and under one warp yarn. Each warp yarn goes alternately over and under each weft yarn.
Some examples of plain weave fabrics are crepe, taffeta, organdy and muslin. The plain weave may also have
variations including the following:

 R ib weave: the filling yarns are larger in diameter than the warp yarns. A rib weave produces fabrics
inwhich fewer yarns per square centimeter are visible on the surface.

 Matt Weave or Basket weave: here, two or more yarns are used in
both the warp and filling direction. These groups of yarns are woven as one,
producing a basket effect.

Method of Construction: Each filling yarn goes alternately under and

over the warp yarns

.2 Basket Weave:

A variation of the plain weave usually basket or checkerboard pattern Contrasting colors are often used
Inexpensive, less durable than plain weave. Basket weave is the amplification in height and width of plain
weave. Two or more yarns have to be lifted or lowered over or under two or more picks for each plain weave
point. When the groups of yarns are equal, the basket weave is termed regular, otherwise it is termed
irregular.

There two types of weave come under this category i.e. regular and irregular weave.

a) Regular basket weave: This is commonly used for edges in drapery, or as a bottom in very small weave
repeats, because the texture is too loose-fitting for big weave repeats; moreover, yarns of different groups
can slip, group and overlap, spoiling the appearance. This is why only basket weaves 2-2, 3-3 and 4-4 exist.

Weaving Techniques. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/5uI2Pjh NdnQ

Paper weaving. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ADOvz dXrRW8
Making a Twill Weave. retrieved from https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=1Th3lBgAw0
Making a Satin Weave. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=SSy7M4AS yO8
18 types of Fabric Weaves. Retrieved from
https://sewguide.com/fabric-weaving-types/
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b) Irregular basket weave: This is generally a combination of irregular warp and weft ribs.

Method of Construction: Two or more warps simultaneously interlaced with one or more fillings.

3 .Twill Weave: Creates a diagonal, chevron, hounds tooth, corkscrew, or other design. The design is enhanced
with colored yarn is strong and may develop a shine. Twill weave is characterized by diagonal ridges formed by the
yarns, which are exposed on the surface. These may vary in angle from a low slope to a very steep slope. Twill
weaves are more closely woven, heavier and stronger than weaves of comparable fiber and yarn size. They can be
produced in fancy designs.

Method of Construction: Three or more shafts; warp or filling floats over two or more counterpart yarns
in progressive steps right or left

4. Satin:

 Smooth, soft luster

 Excellent drapability
 Floats snag easily

Method of Construction:

 Floats one warp yarn over four or more weft yarns, then tied down with one thread, resulting in a smooth
face
 Common Fabrics: Satin, satin-weave fabrics out of fabrics such as cotton & Charmeuse

Weaving Techniques. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/5uI2Pjh NdnQ

Paper weaving. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ADOvz dXrRW8
Making a Twill Weave. retrieved from https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=1Th3lBgAw0
Making a Satin Weave. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=SSy7M4AS yO8
18 types of Fabric Weaves. Retrieved from
https://sewguide.com/fabric-weaving-types/