What is Plain weave?
A weave obtained by lifting the even no. warps at one pick & the odd no. of warps in the next pick. And the repeat contains 2 ends & 2 picks. Both sides of the weave are identical (1/1).
Write the characteristics of plain weave
– Both sides of the weave are identical
– Threads interlacing in alternate order
– The repeat contains two ends and two picks.
– The texture is stronger and firmer than any other ordinary cloth.
– It comprises a high production of the total output of woven fabrics.
– Two heald shafts are sufficient to produce plain weave; when the EPI is large four or six heald shafts are used with skip draft.
– The weave can be made from all kind of textile raw materials i.e. cotton yarn, linen, jute & man-made fibres, both spun and continuous filament yarns.
Some trade names of plain fabric:
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Poplin
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Linen
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Voile
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Sheeting
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Calico
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Tabby
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Muslin
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Taffeta
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Alpaca
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Canvas
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