Rib Weave

Glossary

A variation of the plain weave, it is created by passing the weft over and under the warp threads in an alternating manner. However, unlike the plain weave, in the rib weave a heavier yarn may be used in the warp or the weft sides, or in both sides, resulting in fabric that has raised lines or ‘ribs.’ While rib-woven fabric is crease-resistant, thin and versatile, it also more prone to fraying.

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Rib Weave%newline%A variation of the plain weave, it is created by passing the weft over and under the warp threads in an alternating manner. However, unlike the plain weave, in the rib weave a heavier yarn may be used in the warp or the weft sides, or in both sides, resulting in fabric that has raised lines or 'ribs.' While rib-woven fabric is crease-resistant, thin and versatile, it also more prone to fraying.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Rib Weave”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/rib-weave/
MLA	“Rib Weave.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/rib-weave/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Rib Weave. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/rib-weave/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)