Weaves 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesWeavingAll LevelsAQA Created by: Steff06Created on: 22-05-16 11:28 Describe the construction of a plain weave Weft travels over 1, under 1 1 of 13 What are the positives of a plain weave? It is firm and hardwearing. Less likely to fray and snag. Great to print on. Smooth, stable and holds its shape. 2 of 13 What are the negatives of using a plain weave? Has no texture - boring. 3 of 13 What are examples of a plain weave? Calcio, muslin, voile. 4 of 13 Describe a twill weave Weft passes over 2 or more warp and then under 1. 5 of 13 What are the advantages of twill weaves? Is firm so will keep its shape. Abrasion resistant and hardwearing. Cannot be ripped easily. 6 of 13 What are the disadvantages of twill weaves? Frays quite easily. 7 of 13 What are examples of a twill weave? Denim, tartan/plaid, tweed. 8 of 13 Describe the construction of denim Weft travels over 3 warps and under 1. 9 of 13 Describe the construction of a satin weave Weft passes over 4 or more warp and under 1. Rows are alternated. 10 of 13 What are the positives of using a satin weave? Imitates real silk. Shiny and lustrous. Smooth, good drape and flexible. Long floats on surface reflect light. 11 of 13 What are the negatives of using a satin weave? It is slippery and has a duller back. Poor insulator as there are very few gaps between fibres. Snags and frays easily. May pill, not hardwearing. 12 of 13 What are examples of satin weave? Bocade, crepe-satin, velvet-satin. 13 of 13
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