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weave types

Fabrics can be woven in various ways using yarns and a loom. The process involves placing warp yarns (lengthwise) on the loom first, followed by interlacing crosswise or weft yarns with them. There are three basic weaves: plain weave, twill weave, and satin weave. In plain weave, each row of weft yarns crosses over one warp yarn, then under another, repeating this pattern across the fabric's width. This is the simplest weave, but by varying yarn colors, sizes, or types, many different fabrics can be produced. A variation of plain weave called basket weave can be created by having multiple rows of weft yarns cross over several rows of warp yarns at once. Twill weave features a regular pattern of interlacing weft and warp yarns, resulting in a diagonal line (wale) on the fabric's surface. Satin weave involves weft yarns floating over then interlacing with warp yarns, producing patterns without diagonal lines. This results in fabrics with high luster when using loosely twisted filament fibers. More complex patterns can be created using special looms like dobby or jacquard, which combine basic weaves to produce highly decorative fabrics.