How to distinguish plain, twill and satin weave raw linen fabrics?

Among the sea of textiles, raw linen fabric is loved by people for its unique natural properties and diverse weaving methods. However, for those who are not familiar with textile knowledge, how to distinguish original linen cloth with different weaving methods may be a problem. The following article will help you differentiate between these three weaving methods.

Let’s take a look at plain weave raw linen fabric. Plain weave is one of the most common weaving methods used in linen fabrics. It is characterized by the interweaving of warp and weft yarns every other one, creating a dense texture. Therefore, the plain weave original linen cloth shows a uniform, parallel texture in appearance, with almost no obvious diagonal lines. In terms of hand feel, plain weave linen fabric is relatively stiff, but relatively wear-resistant and durable.

Let’s take a look at raw linen fabric woven in a twill weave. Twill weave is different from plain weave in that its warp and weft yarns are not interlaced every other yarn, but at least every two yarns. This weaving method gives the original twill woven linen fabric an obvious diagonal texture in appearance. Looking from the front of the fabric, we can clearly see these diagonal lines. In terms of hand feel, twill weave original linen fabric is relatively soft and thick, and its elasticity and wrinkle resistance are better than plain weave.

Let’s take a look at satin weave raw linen fabric. Satin weave is a more complex weaving method in which warp and weft yarns are interlaced less often, but each interweaving creates longer floating threads. This makes the satin woven linen fabric appear smooth, delicate and lustrous. Although the texture is not as obvious as plain weave and twill weave, the softness of satin weave original linen fabric is worse than that of twill weave, and the pattern has a strong three-dimensional effect, good elasticity and drape.

Through the above introduction, we can see that there are significant differences in the appearance, feel and performance of raw linen fabrics with different weaving methods. When purchasing original linen products, we can choose products with different weaving methods according to our own needs and preferences. At the same time, by observing and feeling the characteristics of different weaving methods, we can also better understand the diversity and charm of original linen cloth.