Weaving

Did you know weaving plays a key role in the circular economy by creating durable textiles that can be easily recycled or repurposed.
Updated
May 5, 2024
WOVEN TEXTILES
About Weaving

Woven textiles are formed by two sets of yarn, warp and weft, interlaced perpendicularly. The warp is threaded onto a loom and run the length of a fabric, while the weft threads run the width of the fabric. The weaving process involves raising and lowering the warp threads, allowing the weft to pass through and form various weave structures, such as denim, jacquard, and satin. Using different types of yarn and the density of weaving will influence the weight and feel of a fabric.

Weaving can be done by hand on a loom, which can have varying size and levels of complexity, depending on the type of loom. Large scale jacquard looms are commonly used on the industrial scale.

Repairs

To repair a hole in a woven textile, you can sew a patch over it. To repair a snag in the textile, try gently pulling the caught warp or weft thread on either side of the snag until it relaxes into the fabric again.