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Herringbone Weave
A variation of twill weave with a distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern resembling the skeleton of a herring fish. Commonly used for wool suiting material and tweed.
Chenille Weave
A type of fabric known for its fuzzy yarns which resemble a caterpillar. Used commonly in decorative fabrics and upholstery.
Huckaback Weave
A type of weave with a textured pattern produced by the alternation of plain and pique like weaves. It is absorbent and used typically in toweling and bathrobes.
Dobby Weave
Uses a dobby loom to create small geometric patterns and extra texture in the fabric. Examples include piqué fabrics and bird's eye cloth.
Twill Weave
This pattern shows diagonals on the fabric surface, created by the weft passing over two or more warp threads with a step between rows to create the characteristic diagonal pattern. Examples include denim jeans and tweed.
Brocade Weave
A rich, decorative fabric woven on a Jacquard loom with a raised pattern, often with gold or silver thread. Used for upholstery and evening wear.
Tapestry Weave
A heavy, hand-woven textile featuring intricate pictorial designs, used for wall hangings and furniture coverings.
Satin Weave
Characterized by a smooth, lustrous surface with minimal visible interlacing. This is achieved by floating fill yarns over warp yarns. Used for satin fabric and evening gowns.
Oxford Weave
A type of basket weave for shirting that uses multiple weft threads crossing multiple warp threads. It's durable and used in Oxford shirts.
Plain Weave
The most basic and common of the weaving patterns, where the weft thread crosses the warp thread alternately. Examples of use include cotton muslin and chiffon.
Basket Weave
A variation of the plain weave with two or more warp and weft threads woven side by side to resemble a basket-like pattern. It is used for monks cloth and canvas.
Piqué Weave
Known for its raised parallel cords or fine ribbing, this weave gives a bedding material a textured surface that is durable and can be used in polo shirts and formal wear.
Ripstop Weave
A lightweight, nylon fabric with interwoven ripstop reinforcement threads in a crosshatch pattern. It's used in making camping equipment like tents and backpacks.
End-on-End Weave
A type of woven fabric created by alternating colored threads with white threads, giving it a heathered effect. Commonly used for shirting fabric.
Leno Weave
Also known as Gauze Weave, this pattern has warp threads twisted around weft threads to provide stability and an open mesh-like quality. Examples include mosquito nets and sheer curtains.
Jacquard Weave
Created using a Jacquard loom, this pattern allows for intricate designs and large woven images such as brocades, damask and tapestries.
Damask Weave
A reversible figured fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibers, with a pattern formed by weaving. Damask fabrics are used for table linens, drapery, and upholstery.
Seersucker Weave
This weave creates a puckered effect typically in striped patterns, achieved by having some threads bunched together. It's used for summer clothing to keep the wearer cool.
Batik Weave
Not a weave pattern itself, but a dyeing method that involves applying wax to fabric, weaving it, and then dyeing it to create patterns. Commonly used in traditional ceremonial clothing.
Ikat Weave
Refers to a dyeing technique in which yarns are tie-dyed before weaving, creating distinctive patterns once woven. Often used in artisanal textile applications.
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