what are the types of weaving?

1. Plain weave
This is a weave with the most simple
interlacing but it makes for a very strong
and firm fabric because these
interlacings are more frequent than for
any other weave.

2. Rib weave
A variation of the plain weave. Here,
either weft yarn or warp yarn is woven
raised because it is a thicker yarn ie the
warp and weft yarns are of different
weights. Usually, it is the weft yarn
which is thicker in which case there is
an appearance of prominent ribs in the
horizontal direction.

Fabrics with a rib weave : Broadcloth,

Faille, Poplin, grosgrain

3. Basket weave

This is a variation of the plain weave

but with more than one thread. Two or
more warp fibers alternately interlace
with two or more weft fibers. Instead of
the over under pattern in a plain weave
we have a over over under under
pattern.

Fabric with this weave: Canvas, Duck

cloth, Monk’s cloth.

4. Twill Weave
In this weave, one or more warp fibers
alternately weave over and under two or
more weft fibers repeatedly (Weft-
faced)or one or more weft fibers
alternately weave over and under two or
more warp fibers repeatedly (warp-
faced).
5. Herringbone weave
The herringbone weave is also called
feather twill or arrowhead twill. Other
than the attractiveness of its design it
has all the qualities of a twill weave.
This is similar to other broken twill
designs like the chevron pattern.

Fabric with the herringbone weave:

Tweed

6 Satin weave
This is a variation of the twill weave but
with continuous warp yarn, with as few
interruptions of weft as possible ie it has
fewer intersections of warp and weft
threads – weft yarns are floated over
warp yarns, which results in a smooth
and shiny surface.

Fabrics with this weave: Many types of

satin fabric like peau de soi, charmeuse.

7 Sateen weave

This is a satin weave with short staple

yarns like cotton. The floats will be in the
weft direction ie continuous weft yarn,
with as few interruptions of warp as
possible. The fabric is not as lustrous as
the satin weave fabric but they are more
durable.

8 Leno weave
In this weave, wrap yarns do not lie
parallel to each other as in other
weaves; the adjacent warp fibers (two or
more) are twisted around consecutive
weft fibers (one or more)to form a spiral
pair (figure 8). It results in a sheer open
weave fabric which is at the same time
strong. It is also called gauze weave
9 Oxford Weave
In this two, thin warp yarns are woven to
each very soft, thicker yarn in the weft
direction. This results in the thin warp
yarns to break leaving holes. The
resultant fabric is very fine and soft. In a
similar Pinpoint weave weft-thread
alternatively pass over and under two
warp-threads

Fabrics with oxford weave : Oxford

cloth, shirting.

10 Bedford cord weave

This is a characteristic weave found in

the fabric Bedford cord with lengthwise
ridges. The weave has prominent
lengthwise ribs with sunken lines in
between. This is a combination of a
plain weave and whipcord twill weave.
Wadding threads are introduced in this
weaving to bring more prominence to
the cords.

11 Waffle Weave

This is also called honeycomb weave

because of the pattern it creates on the
face of the fabric. The warp and weft
threads are interlaced and floated in a
manner that produces a regular pattern
of small square ridges and hollows in
the fabric. This weave has a 3D effect
but makes for a rough surface because
of the raised areas on the face of the
fabric. The shapes formed on the fabric
surface maybe square or diamond.
12 Pile weave
This is a weave that is used to make a
soft pile fabric which is very absorbent
and insulating . You will find cut/uncut
piles on one side or either side of the
fabric as a result of this weaving. The
uncut or loop piles has loops
on the face and back of the fabric.
Ground yarns and additional yarns for
the pile are used in the fabric
construction
Fabrics with a pile weave: Velvet (Cut
pile), terrycloth , Corduroy, Velveteen
(Uncut/loop pile).

13 Jacquard weave
This is a beautiful weave with intricate
and colourful designs woven into the
fabric. This weave is produced on a
jacquard loom. Fabrics with this fabric
weave : Brocade, Damask,
Brocatelle, Matelasse are fabrics with
this weave and these fabrics are
typically used for bedding, upholstery,
draperies etc.

14 Dobby weave
This is a patterned plain weave with
small designs/geometric patterns. You
need special dobby machines to create
this weave. The machine selectively
raises some warp threads and
selectively depresses others with the
help of a dobby card. The fabric which is
woven this way is comparatively flat and
fine.
Fabric with Dobby weave : Moss crepe.

15 Crepe weave
A type of weave that results in a broken
irregular pebbled appearance by the use
of high twist yarns and a special method
of weaving.
16 Lappet weave
Lappet weave is a method of creating
machine-made embroidery-like figures
on a fabric ground, by introducing warp
threads. Swivel weave a similar weave
in which weft threads are introduced. It
is very similar to how embroidery is
done.

17 Tapestry Weave
This is also done by the jacquard loom
but it is mostly based on handlooming
techniques and has very elaborate
designs made usually of a single repeat.
The complex designs characterized by
numerous colour changes are formed by
weft yarns and warp yarns. It is used
interchangeably with jacquard weave.
You will find wall hangings and
flatweave rugs made in this technique

18 Striped weaves
A pinstripe patterned weave has a
single fine striped thread that looks like
a line made up of pinhead shots.

19 Checquered weaves
This weave makes beautiful checks on
the fabric. Think tartans and plaids.

20 Double cloth weave

In this weaving technique, two fabrics
are held together with another set of
yarns. Sometimes, they are separated,
as in the case with velvet.

Fabric with this weave : Velvet.