Fabric construction

Weft- right to left

Warp- up and down

selvedge- edge of the fabric where weft yarn wraps around the warp yarn.

Plain weave:

• weft under alternate warp yarns.
• hard-wearing,strong,holds shape
• smooth surface which is good for printing.
• cheapest
• mostly makes cotton- based fabrics

Twill weave:

• diagonal pattern on surface of the fabric
• weft over two yarns and under one, repeated one warp further along.
• stronger and draped better.
• used to make denim.

Satin weave:

• weft over four or more warp yarns and under one.
• floats catch the light making shiny fabrics.
• delicate and doesn't resist abrasion.

Non-woven fabrics- use bonding of felting. They don't fray, can…