Weaves and their Characteristics

The three basic weaves in common use for the majority of fabrics are plain, twill, and satin, with some variations. Important constructions are also obtained from the following weaves: Pile, double cloth, gauze, swivel, lappet, dobby, and jacquard. Table shows in details

Weave	Structure	Properties	Typical Fabric
Plain	Each weft passes alternatively over and under each warp in a square pattern	Easily produced, inexpensive, duarable and adaptable dyeing, printing and finishing.	Batiste, Cheesecloth, Cretonne, Gingham, Parcel, Voil.
Basket	Two or more warps simultaneously interlaced with one or more weft.	Inexpensive, drapable, resilient, absorbent, soils more easily.	Monk's cloth, Oxford,
Ribbed	Plain weave with wales or cords in warp or weft.	Drapes well, durability affected by pronounced rips, yarn slippage.	Bengaline, broadcloth, poplin,
Twill	Warp or weft floats over two or more counterpart yarns in progressively stepped up right or left direction.	Srong, increased drapability, flexible resilient, and lustrous.	Chevot, denim, drill, fabardine, serge, tweed,
Satin	Four or more shaft with warp floats in interrupted diagonal,	Lustrous, excrllent drapability, floated fashion.	Satin, Slipper satin, crepeback stin.
Sateen	Four or more shafts with weft floats in interruted	Similar to Satin	Sateen
Crepe	Combination of plain and satin or Sateen weaves.	Irregular, industinct pattern, textured surface.	Granite, moss crepe, sand crepe.
Pile	Extra set of warps or wefts woven over ground yarns of plain or twill weave to form loops.	Soft, warm, resilient, absorbent, interesting surface effects,	Cut and uncut pile fabrics ranging from toweling to rugs.
Cut Pile	Pile Loops cut	As Pile	Corduroy, Velvet, velveteen
Uncut Pile	Pile loops intact	As Pile	Frieze, Terry,
Double cloth	Two fabrics of independent weaves woven together with extra set of yarns.	Strong Warm, bulky	Blanket, coatings, upholstery
Leno	Pairs of warps twisted over each other with each passing of weft	Open mesh, sheer but durable for its weight.	Grenadine, marquisette.
Swivel	Small designs interwoven on surface of fabric with extra weft yarn insertion.	Attractive design yarns tend to roughness on back side.	Dotted swiss, Madras
Lappet	Small designs, stitched into fabric during weaving.	Attractive designs are more durable than swivel	Madras, Grenadine.
Dobby	Small, geometric designs composed of short floats created by dobby loom attachment.	Attractive generally good body.	Hukaback, Granite cloth, Pique.
Jacquard	Any combination of weaves and patterns possible since each warp is individually controlled with each pick passage.	Attractive, drapes well.	Brocade, damask, tapestry.
Triaxial	Three yarns construction at various angles	Strong, stable, minimum stretch.	Industrial uses and home furnishings,