Have
you ever wondered why fabrics are woven in various styles? Probably that is exactly
why you are here. I have good news for you.
By
the end of this article you will definitely have an answer to this question.
Trust me. Let’s dive in.
I
deal with a lot of fabrics on a daily basis. Each fabric has its own uniqueness
when it comes to smoothness, comfort, tear strength and durability. I am
fascinated by how different each fabrics are woven which resulted in such
properties.
What is a weave?
In
order to make a piece of fabrics, yarns are interloped together to form a piece
of fabric. Horizontal weft and vertical warp yarns are interlaced together in a
fabric. This simple process is called as weaving.
Can
you believe that weaving was invented around 6000 AD somewhere in West Asia?
Initially
the yarns were interlaced at 90 degree angle over each, which is the simplest
design in weaving called as the plain weave.
Today
with modernization of weaving machines or ‘looms’, factories can come up with a
wide range of weaving designs. But there are only three basic weaving styles,
which can be combined with each other styles of weaving to form a new style of
weaving.
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What are the basic types of weaving?
1.
Plain
weave
Plain
weave is the most common and the fundamental style of weaving in textiles. It
is also known as the Linen weave, Tabby weave or Taffeta weave.
Properties:
·
No
right or wrong side
·
Rigid
·
Less
fray
·
Less
absorbent
·
Versatile
·
Can
be used from heavy to light depending on yarn type
2.
Satin
weave
Satin
weaves are another prominent style of weaving style. It has a face and a back
that looks significantly different from each other. The common properties of
satin weave includes tough to tear and softness against skin. Mostly used in
the making couture wear, wedding dress and drapery linings.
Properties:
·
Shiny
·
Soft
·
Elastic
·
Two
sides
3.
Twill
weave
Twill
weave is fairly easy to recognise because this style of weaving produces a diagonal
line on the face of the fabric. The regular Twill design has a 45 degree angle
with the horizontal. Commonly used in making garments, household cloths and
industrial cloths.
Properties:
·
More
pliable
·
Better
wrinkle resistance
·
Possibility
of high count
·
Interesting
texture
Can
you believe that there are more than 20 style of weaves used in the production
of fabrics?
Why
are fabrics woven in different ways?
Now
that we know, more than 20+ weaving variants are available each with their
properties, we can conclude that it is made for its properties. A fabric weave
is defined before production analysing its use.
Can
you name some of the popular weave types in the comments?
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