Weft and Warp
The two perpendicular sets of threads that compose a woven fabric.
What is Weft and Warp? The two perpendicular sets of threads that compose a woven fabric.
In a woven fabric, the warp threads run lengthwise (vertically on the loom) and the weft threads run crosswise (horizontally). The way weft passes over and under warp determines the weave pattern (plain weave, twill, satin, basket). Understanding weft and warp is foundational to understanding fabric structure and behavior.