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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
A woven structure in which each weft yarn passes alternately over and under successive warp yarns, with adjacent rows reversing the pattern.
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Revise: TextilesIn plain weave, a weft yarn passes over one warp yarn, under the next, and continues alternating. The next weft row reverses this pattern. The repeated crossings form a simple, stable structure used in fabrics such as calico and cotton poplin, and in products such as shirts and school uniforms.
Distinguish fibre type from fabric construction: cotton is a fibre; plain weave is a way of constructing fabric.
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