Woven Fabric Types & Classifications

Question 1

What is the most popular method of fabric construction?

Answer 1

Weave

Question 2

Which direction does the warp go?

Answer 2

Up + down

Question 3

Which direction does weft go?

Answer 3

Left + right

(weft to wight)

Question 4

Which direction is the bias?

Answer 4

On the diagonal

Question 5

What is the selvedge?

Answer 5

the reinforced edge of fabric

Question 6

What is the grain?

Answer 6

The direction the yarn runs

Question 7

What are the type of weaves?

Answer 7

• Plain weave
• Twill weave
• Satin weave
• Jacquard weave
• Pile weave
• Crepe weave

Question 8

Describe the woven structure of a plain weave

Answer 8

one over, one under - continuously alternates

Question 9

Do plain weave fabrics have a right or wrong side?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Describe the woven structure of a twill weave

Answer 10

two over, one under - makes diagonal lines down the fabric

Question 11

Twill weave is the most ___ type of weave

Answer 11

Durable

Question 12

Describe the woven structure of satin weave

Answer 12

At least 4 over, one under

Question 13

Does satin weave have a right or wrong side?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Satin weave has ___ strength

Answer 14

Poor

Question 15

Describe the woven structure of jacquard weave

Answer 15

A combination of plain, twill and satin weaves to create a pattern

Question 16

Describe the weave structure of pile weave

Answer 16

A plain or twill weave as a base and extra warp or weft yarns are cut or looped to create a 3D structure