plain weave

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plain weave

A weave in which the filling threads and the warp threads interlace alternately, forming a checkerboard pattern. Also called taffeta weave.

plain weave

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plain weave - a basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effect

taffeta weave

weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric

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