Which weave is used in the apparel fabric that lists a textured filament warp and spun filling and an unbalanced plain weave?

Which weave is used in the apparel fabric that lists a textured filament warp and spun filling and an unbalanced plain weave?

• A. Balanced plain weave
• B. Unbalanced plain weave
• C. Dobby weave
• D. Satin weave

Answer: (B)

Unbalanced plain weave describes a plain weave where the warp and weft are not the same in density or count, which creates a subtle ribbed or textured surface. When the warp uses textured filament yarns and the filling uses spun yarns, their different surfaces and strengths enhance that texture, and the unequal warp/fill setup makes the texture more noticeable in the finished fabric. So this combination fits the description: a plain weave that remains simple in structure but is unbalanced, giving the textured apparel fabric its character. A balanced plain weave would look more uniform; a dobby weave adds deliberate patterns through loom control, and satin weave creates long floats for a smooth, shiny surface rather than the described texture.

Unbalanced plain weave describes a plain weave where the warp and weft are not the same in density or count, which creates a subtle ribbed or textured surface. When the warp uses textured filament yarns and the filling uses spun yarns, their different surfaces and strengths enhance that texture, and the unequal warp/fill setup makes the texture more noticeable in the finished fabric. So this combination fits the description: a plain weave that remains simple in structure but is unbalanced, giving the textured apparel fabric its character. A balanced plain weave would look more uniform; a dobby weave adds deliberate patterns through loom control, and satin weave creates long floats for a smooth, shiny surface rather than the described texture.