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basic weaves 
The principal types of weave.
satin weave
Widely spaced weave forming a smooth surface; here, the weft thread passes over four warp threads and then under one.
plain weave
Mesh forming a check pattern in the fabric; the weft thread passes over and under a warp thread, and is staggered by one thread per row.
twill weave
Mesh forming oblique lines in the fabric; here, the weft thread passes over and then under two warp threads, and is staggered by one thread per row.
