píng
wén

technical

Meaning of 平纹

平纹 means plain weave; a simple weave pattern where single warp and weft yarns cross alternately. Pronounced píng wén.

  • plain weave; a simple weave pattern where single warp and weft yarns cross alternately

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zhǒng
píng
wén
hěn
nài
yòng
 

This plain weave fabric is very durable.

Mián
zhì
píng
wén
chèn
shān
fēi
cháng
cháng
jiàn
 

Cotton plain weave shirts are very common.

chóu
zhī
chéng
píng
wén
 

Silk can also be woven into a plain weave.

xié
wén
duàn
wén
xiāng
 
píng
wén
shì
zuì
chǔ
de
zhī
zhī
 

Compared to twill and satin weaves, plain weave is the most basic fabric structure.

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