Bindings
What is a weave?
Weave refers to the way in which the warp threads (longitudinal) and weft threads (transverse) are interwoven.
A weaving machine requires at least 2 shafts. Heddles are mounted on the shafts, through which the warp threads are drawn.
Opening the two shafts creates a shed. The weft is inserted into this open shed. By changing the two shafts, the weft is bound in, and the next weft insertion can take place.
The simplest weave is the plain weave.
For plaids, twill weaves are mostly used.
In napped articles, the weft yarn floats over several warp threads to facilitate easier napping of the weft yarn.
For blankets, weft double weaves are mostly used. This makes it possible to create two different color areas on the top and bottom of the fabric.
