loose weave
Gauze-like textile structure
A loose weave is a fabric construction where threads are spaced widely apart, creating visible gaps between yarns.
The open structure makes the material lightweight and breathable but less durable: The loose weave of the curtains let in dappled light.
Cheesecloth and gauze are quintessential loose weaves.
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- meshInterlocking open weave
- burlapCoarse woven fiber
- cheeseclothOpen-weave straining fabric
- linenFlax-derived textile
airy · breathable · sheer · open · threads · warp · weft · loom · fabric · textile · muslin · natural fiber · netting · holes · gaps · fraying · unraveling · drape