Woven fabrics structure (simple structures) By : Amany El-Saeed
Introduction A woven cloth is formed by the interlacement of two threads, namely, warp and weft threads. The warp threads are oriented in the direction of the length of the fabric and the weft in that its width . These threads are interlaced with one anther according to the type of weave or design.
classification of woven structure: Woven structures are classified into Compound structures Simple structures Only one series of warp and weft are used in the structure More than one series of warp and weft are used in the structure
1- plain weave: Simple structures The simplest and the most common weave pattern. It repeats on 2 warps × 2 wefts. It has the highest number of interlacing. It produced the finest fabrics.
2- twill weave The second major fabric design . A kind of weave that repeats on three or more warps and wefts and produces diagonal line on the face of fabric.
3- satin weave The satin weave is characterized by four or more weft yarns floating over a warp yarn, or the opposite There are several different types of satin, and they vary based on what fibers are used in the weave and which type of satin weave is used.