In daily life, we always hear that this is plain weave, this is twill weave, this is satin weave, this is jacquard, etc. But in fact, many people are confused after listening to it. What’s so good about it? So today let’s talk about the characteristics and distinction of these three fabrics.
Plain weave, twill weave, and satin are about the organizational structure of the fabric
The so-called plain weave, twill weave, and satin (gon satin) are Refers to the organizational structure of the fabric. In terms of structure alone, there is no good or bad distinction among the three, just because the different structures have their own characteristics.
1 Plain weave fabric
It is a plain weave structure of various specifications The general name for cotton cloth. These include plain weave and plain weave variations, various cotton plain weaves with different specifications and styles. Such as: coarse plain cloth, medium plain cloth, fine plain cloth, gauze poplin, half-line poplin, full-line poplin, linen yarn and brushed plain cloth, etc., a total of 65 types.
2 Twill fabric
Is each A general term for various specifications of twill weave cotton, including twill and twill variation weaves, and various cotton twills with different specifications and styles. Such as: yarn twill, yarn twill, half-line twill, yarn gabardine, half-line gabardine, yarn khaki, half-line khaki, full-line khaki, brushed twill, etc., a total of 44 types.
3 Satin fabric
It is a satin weave of various specifications The general name for cotton cloth. These include satin and satin variations, and various cotton sateen fabrics with different specifications and styles. For example: Shazhigong, Half-line Zhigong, Henggong, etc., there are 9 types in total.
Plain weave
The warp and weft yarns are interlaced every other yarn. The cloth is firm, scratchy and has a smooth surface. Generally, high-end embroidery fabrics are made of plain weave fabrics.
Plain weave fabric has many interweaving points, strong texture, and smooth surface. The front and back sides have the same appearance, are lighter and thinner, and have better breathability. The structure of plain weave determines its lower density. Generally speaking, plain fabrics are cheaper. But there are also a few plain fabrics that are relatively expensive, such as some high-end embroidered fabrics.
Twill
Twill fabric has warp and weft yarns interlaced at least once every two yarns, that is, 2 Up 1 down or 3 up and 1 down. By adding warp and weft interweaving points to change the fabric structure, it is collectively called twill fabric. This kind of cloth is characterized by being relatively thick, with a strong three-dimensional texture, and its count is 40, 60, etc.
Twill fabrics are easier to identify because the intersection points of the warp and weft lines of the twill fabric present a structure of twill lines at a certain angle on the surface of the fabric. Its characteristics are that it has front and back sides, fewer interweaving points, longer floating lines, soft feel, higher density, thicker product, and strong three-dimensional texture.
Satin
The warp and weft are interlaced at least every three yarns. The fabric has the highest density and thickest fabric, and the cloth surface is smoother, more delicate and glossy, but the product cost is higher, so the price is relatively expensive.
The satin weaving process is relatively complicated. Only one of the warp and weft yarns covers the surface in a floating form. The warp floats covering the surface are called warp satin; the weft floats covering the surface are called weft satin. Longer floating threads give the fabric surface a better luster and can easily reflect light. Therefore, if you look closely at the cotton satin fabric, you will feel a faint luster.
If filament yarn with better luster is used as floating yarn, the fabric’s luster and light reflectivity will be more prominent. For example, the silk jacquard fabric has a silky bright effect. Floating threads in satin fabrics are prone to fraying, fuzzing, or fiber snagging. Therefore, the strength of this type of fabric is lower than plain and twill fabrics. The satin fabric of the same yarn count is denser and thicker, and the cost is higher. Plain weave, twill weave, and satin are the three most basic ways of interweaving warp and weft threads. There is no specific distinction between good and bad. However, in terms of craftsmanship, satin is definitely the best among pure cotton fabrics, and twill is more accepted by most families. .
Jacquard
It was popular in Europe a few centuries ago, and jacquard fabric clothing became a popular choice for the royal family. A classic that embodies nobility and elegance. Nowadays, noble patterns and gorgeous fabrics have obviously become the trend of high-end home textiles. The fabric of jacquard fabric changes its warp and weft structure during weaving to form a pattern. The yarn count is fine and the requirements for raw materials are extremely high. The warp and weft yarns of jacquard fabric are intertwined and floated to form various patterns. The texture is soft, delicate and smooth, with good smoothness, drape and air permeability, and high color fastness.
When choosing these fabrics, you should mainly consider your own needs. If you like light and breathable plain weave, if you like durable and thick twill weave, and if you like to wear it for decoration during festivals For good-looking ones, you can choose bright satin. </p
