Plain Weave


Plain weave is a basic style of weaves, which have the weft and warp threads interwined in an alternate way to produce a checkerboard effect. It is also known as one-up-one-down weave or over and under pattern. Plain weave is the simplest and most common interlacing of warp and weft. In this, the warp and weft are of equal tension and spacing and it is equally visible on the surface.

Characteristics of Plain Weave 
It is snag resistant.
It wrinkles.
It has lower tear strength. 
Fabrics with Plain Weave 
Chiffon
Cendal
Habutai
Honan
Mousseline de Soie
Ninnon
Organza
Pongee
Rajah (trade name) - warp yarn is 4 thread organized - filling is heavier.
Shantung
Sharkskin
Sheer - Mostly plain but could be various weaves.
Spun Rayon
Taffeta
Tissue Taffeta
Warp-print Taffeta
Tussah - Usually plain but also in twill.