reversible double-woven cloth

Double-woven cloth is a textile produced using multiple plain weaving techniques. This method creates fabric in two layers that can be independent or joined in various ways, such as along selvages, pattern edges, or by a separate binding weft. While often using a tabby weave on both surfaces, other basic weaves can be employed depending on the fabric's intended use.1

Double-woven cloths can be reversible, meaning they have two finished sides. Historically, they have been used for clothing, though they can be heavy and drape poorly. More commonly, they are used for items like bedcovers or wall hangings. An example is German Beiderwand, where a dark pattern on one layer appears in reverse on the light ground of the other.21