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Plain weave is the most basic of three fundamental types of textile weaves. It is strong and hard-wearing, and is used for fashion and furnishing fabrics. In plain weave cloth, the warp and weft threads cross at right angles, aligned so they form a simple criss-cross pattern.

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Balanced plain weave means the warp and weft threads are the same size, the same number of ends per inch as well as the same number of picks that are woven together.  The balanced plain weave has a chequered board appearance and is sometimes known as one up one down or over-under weave.

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Organdy is a fine plain weave fabric.  It is a lightweight fabric and often used to line evening wear and bridal gowns as well as collars and cuffs. It has a slight stiffness.

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Organza is a lightweight, sheer fabric that was originally made from silk.  Now it can be made from synthetics, mainly polyester and nylon. Organza is usually considered expensive due to the weaving process which creates the twisted fibers.

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The warp yarns of poplin are finer than the weft yarns.  This is a lightweight fabric with a soft airy drape quality.

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Muslin is a loosely-woven cotton fabric usually in natural colors.  It is used to make pattern prototypes while testing new patterns. Read sewing a muslin to find out more.

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Georgette is a plain weave fabric, but it has a crinkled effect.  There are twists in the weave that cause the surface to pucker and create a crinkled finish.

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Flannel is a loosely woven fabric that is often brushed on one side.  This brushing is called ‘napping’ and raises the fine fibres of the fabric to make it softer.  Flannel is very popular for baby bedding and pyjamas.

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Crepe has a rough structure due to the twisted or crimped yarn in the weave. There are different twists and crimps used to produce different kinds of crepe. Crepe can be made from natural fabrics for example silk, or polyester and man-made fibers.

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Cheesecloth is another loosely woven cotton fabric.  It is often used for the process of making cheese.  During the cheese-making process, the liquid from the cheese strains through the cheesecloth leaving the yummy cheese behind. Cheesecloth can be used to make light and cool clothing for Summer. Read what is cheesecloth.

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Airy and thin, chiffon is a plain weave fabric. It can be made from different types of textiles.  Synthetics and natural threads weave into chiffon resulting in a wide variation of cost.

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Cambric is a finely woven, plain weave fabric. It is flattened and rolled at a high temperature to give it a very smooth finish. Cambric was first made in Cambric in France from fine linen.

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This plain weave fabric has a similar look to denim because the warp threads are dyed indigo while the weft threads are left without dye. Chambray fabric looks like light denim and is used to make workwear, shirts and pants.

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This plain weave fabric may be loosely or tightly woven.  It is stiff and coarse and often used inside the rim of baseball caps.