this presentation describes the main types of woven fabric structure

1. Fabric: Types of Weaves
Students will learn about the types of
fabric weaves, how it is constructed,
common fabrics, and uses.

2. Types of Fabric Weaves
• An important factors in creating beautiful fabrics
is how they are woven.
• By changing the weave of a fabric, the total look
and use of the fabric can be changed.
• Three basic woven types: plain, twill, and satin.

3. Plain Weave
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: each filling
yarn goes alternately under and over the warp
yarns
• COMMON FABRICS: cotton calicos,
cheesecloth, gingham, percale, voile
• HOUSEHOLD USES: draperies, tablecloths,
upholstery

4. Twill
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: three or more
shafts; warp or filling floats over two or more
counterpart yarns in progressive steps right or left
• COMMON FABRICS: denim, gabardine, serge,
tweed
• HOUSEHOLD USES: upholstery, comforters,
pillows

5. Satin
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Floats one
warp yarn over four or more weft yarns, then tied
down with one thread, resulting in a smooth face
• COMMON FABRICS: satin, satin-weave fabrics
out of fabrics such as cotton. Creates a permanent
luster opposed to a finish on a fabric (satin-weave
cotton versus polished cotton)
• HOUSEHOLD USES:
draperies, quilts

6. Variations
• Other variations of the three basic weaves
create patterns in woven fabrics.
• Examples: Stripes, checks, and plaids are
made by inserting yarns of different colors
where the lines are wanted.

7. Variations: Basket
• A variation of the plain weave in a basket or
checkerboard pattern. Contrasting colors are often used.
Inexpensive. Less durable than plain weave.
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: two or more warps
simultaneously interlaced with one or more fillings
• COMMON FABRICS: monks cloth, oxford
• HOUSEHOLD USES: wall hangings, pillows

8. Jacquard
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: warp is
individually controlled with each pick passage
creating intricate designs on a jacquard loom.
• COMMON FABRICS: brocade, damask,
tapestry
• HOUSEHOLD USES: upholstery, wall hangings

9. Uncut Pile
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: a plain or
twill weave with an additional warp yarn or
filling yarn in the basic structure and forms a
loop at regular intervals
• COMMON FABRICS: Frieze, terry cloth
• HOUSEHOLD USES: Upholstery, towels,
carpet, area rugs

10. Cut Pile
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Similar to
uncut pile, but loops have been cut
• COMMON FABRICS: corduroy, velvet,
velveteen, fake fur
• HOUSEHOLD USES: upholstery, stage
draperies, towels, rugs

11. Non-woven)
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Fibers are
bonded together by mechanical or chemical
means
• COMMON FABRICS: Pelon
• HOUSEHOLD USES: Bedding, backing for
quilts, dust cloths for box springs, carpet backing,
and upholstered furniture

12. Felt
• METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Felting
occurs when heat, moisture, agitation, and
pressure are applied to wool fibers, causing the
fibers to interlock permanently.
• COMMON FABRICS: felt
• HOUSEHOLD USES: padding, sound-proofing,
insulation, filtering, and polishing.

13. Film
• Method of Construction: Made from synthetic
solutions formed into thin sheets
• Common Fabrics: Vinyl
• Household Uses: Tablecloths, shower curtains,
draperies, upholstery, and wall coverings