rib weave

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A rib weave is a variation of the plain weave, which is the simplest and most common textile weave. In a plain weave, each filling yarn passes over and under each warp yarn, alternating with each row. This creates a high number of intersections.1

A rib weave is created by using heavier yarns for either the warp or the filling yarns. This results in a ribbed appearance. Examples of fabrics that use a rib weave include dimity and bengaline.1

Weaving is the process of creating fabric by interlacing two sets of yarns, typically at right angles, using a loom.2

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plain weave
…the plain weave include the rib weave, with either warp or filling yarns heavier, as in dimity and bengaline, and the basket weave, in which two or more filling yarns, or a single heavier yarn, pass alternately over and under two or more warp yarns, as in oxford shirting and…
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…the plain weave include the rib weave, with either warp or filling yarns heavier, as in dimity and bengaline, and the basket weave, in which two or more filling yarns, or a single heavier yarn, pass alternately over and under two or more warp yarns, as in oxford shirting and…
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poplin
…strong fabric produced by the rib variation of the plain weave and characterized by fine, closely spaced, crosswise ribs. It is made with heavier filling yarns and a greater number of warp yarns and is similar to broadcloth, which has even finer, more closely spaced ribs.
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…strong fabric produced by the rib variation of the plain weave and characterized by fine, closely spaced, crosswise ribs. It is made with heavier filling yarns and a greater number of warp yarns and is similar to broadcloth, which has even finer, more closely spaced ribs.
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