Textile Weaves Quiz

The simplest weave where threads interlace in an alternating pattern (over-under).

Strong, durable, versatile, and easily creased weave with no right/wrong side.

A weave that creates a distinctive diagonal pattern, known as a twill line.

Diagonal lines, strong, durable, and varies in angles.

Twill weave with diagonals running from right-to-left.

Twill weave with diagonals running from left-to-right.

The firmness of a woven fabric depends on the number of intersections between warp and weft threads.

Used in shirts, suits, garments, and various other materials, including sheer fabrics and blouses and dresses.

The total number of warp ends that are overlapped and underlapped by a weft yarn within a repeating pattern. You add the numerator and denominator of the twill fraction to find the repeat.

A fraction used to describe the diagonal pattern in a twill weave. The numerator represents the number of warp ends that overlap a weft end. The denominator represents the number of warp ends that underlap a weft end.

A type of twill where the numerator and denominator of the twill fraction are equal (e.g., 2/2, 3/3, 4/4). This means the warp thread overlaps and underlaps the same number of weft threads.

A type of twill where the numerator and denominator of the twill fraction are unequal (e.g., 3/2, 4/3, 2/3). It's called 'cross' because the weave changes its diagonal direction.

A twill weave where the warp threads appear more prominent on the surface of the fabric. This happens when the twill fraction has a smaller denominator than numerator (e.g., 3/1).

A twill weave where the weft threads appear more prominent on the surface of the fabric. This happens when the twill fraction has a larger denominator than numerator (e.g., 2/3).

A twill weave where both the warp and weft threads are equally prominent on the surface of the fabric. This usually happens when the twill fraction is balanced (e.g., 2/2).

The prominence of a twill weave (how visible the diagonal pattern is) is determined by several factors: the yarn's fineness and twist, the twill weave itself, and the warp and weft thread densities.

The prominence of a twill weave is affected by the direction of yarn twist relative to the twill direction. Same direction reduces prominence, opposite direction increases it.

A Z twill (diagonals from lower left to upper right) combined with S twist yarn (clockwise twist) results in a more prominent twill.

Twill weaves often have face/back orientation, offer interesting surface and texture, resist wrinkles, and can be made with high thread counts for durability.

Twill weaves are used in various fabrics like drill cloth, khaki uniforms, denim, blankets, shirting, hangings, and soft furnishings.

Satin is a warp-faced rearranged twill with warp being more prominent, while Sateen is a weft-faced rearranged twill with weft being more prominent. Satin is essentially the reverse side of Sateen.

These weaves are either warp or weft-faced, lack prominent weave structures, have only one binding point per end or pick, and are known for their smooth feel and bright appearance due to long floats and closely packed yarns.

Satin and Sateen weaves have poor seam strength because of the thread mobility from limited interlacing points and long floats.

Move numbers are used to determine the layout of the unit repeat in satin and sateen weaves by specifying the stitching points of warp or weft for a given repeat size.

A weave pattern where warp yarns interlace with weft yarns, starting from different points in a repeating sequence.

Determines the starting point of each warp yarn in the interlacing pattern, influencing the weave's appearance.

The number of warp yarns and weft yarns that repeat in a specific satin or sateen weave pattern.

Guidelines for selecting appropriate move numbers to create satin or sateen weaves with desired characteristics.

Choosing the move number must follow specific rules to avoid unintended twill-like appearances or weak fabric structures.

A satin weave with a repeat of 5, where 4 warp yarns are interlaced over 1 weft yarn, creating a smooth and lustrous surface.

The process of placing warp yarns in the loom according to the selected move number, creating the desired satin or sateen weave pattern.

The location where the next warp yarn is placed relative to the previous one, following the chosen move number, within a single repeat.

In a satin weave, a 'move' determines the spacing of the floats and the resulting pattern. Move No. 2 refers to shifting the float two positions to the right in each subsequent warp end.

Each individual thread that runs lengthwise in a woven fabric.

A section of yarn that runs uninterrupted over several warp ends or weft threads in a weave.

The repeating pattern of warp ends in a woven fabric that forms the weave structure.

A variation of satin weave with a similar sleek surface but typically a different thread count, resulting in a slightly different appearance and feel.

In weave diagrams, 'Up' represents a warp end that floats over the weft thread, and 'Down' represents a weft end that goes under the warp end.

In weave diagrams, colored boxes represent 'Up' (float) and blank boxes represent 'Down' (under) for warp ends.

Satin and Sateen weaves can be produced in both 'S' and 'Z' directions. The direction of the weave depends on the move number used.

A type of sateen weave with a 1/4 twill fraction. Move 3 creates 'Z'-Sateen, while Move 2 creates 'S'-Satin.

A satin or sateen weave with a definite move number repeated throughout the fabric. Examples include 5 End Satin/Sateen and 8 End Satin/Sateen.

A satin or sateen weave without a specific move number that repeats throughout. Examples include 4 End Satin/Sateen and 6 End Satin/Sateen.

A type of satin weave where the warp threads are more prominent on the fabric surface.

A warp satin woven with a consistent move number throughout its repeat.

A warp satin woven without a consistent move number throughout its repeat, resulting in a more irregular pattern.