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TAFFETA WEAVE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Silk (Textiles)
DEF

The basic weaving pattern, in which each thread of the warp is interlaced with filling thread, or woof, is called the plain, or taffeta, weave. The word taffeta probably originated from the Persian taftah, meaning "twist." Familiar names for fabrics in the plain weave are batiste, broadcloth, calico, cambric, crepe, challis, cheesecloth, chintz, muslin, organdy, percale, seersucker, voile, and tweed.

DEF

The plain weave, also called ground weave or taffeta weave, is probably the oldest and most basic kind of threads interlacing. Both woven fabric sides show the same pattern. The repetition of a thread interlace is called pattern repeat; with plain woven fabrics it comprises two warp and two weft threats each.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Soieries
CONT

Taffetas : armure. L'expression « armure taffetas » [...] est synonyme d'armure toile (ou toile).

CONT

Armure : Mode d'entrecroisement des fils de chaîne et de trame donnant un aspect (toile, satin, etc.) ou formant un dessin visible sur la surface du tissu. - armure toile (syn. taffetas).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industrias textiles
  • Tejeduría (Industrias textiles)
  • Sedería
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