Plain weave

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Plain weave is one of the three basic types of textile weaves. It is formed by the passing a weft or filling yarn over and then under a warp yarn. It is also called a Tabby as well as a Taffeta weave.

A plain weave can be identified by its checkerboard like appearance. It is also known as one-up-one-down weave or over and under pattern.

Examples of fabric with plain weave are chiffon, organza, spun rayon, taffeta, (tissue taffeta, warp-print taffeta). This is not an exhaustive list.

Satin weave and Twill weave are the other two main textile weaves.

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