tight weave
Closely interlocked threads
A tight weave has threads packed closely together, leaving minimal space between them.
Fabrics with tight weaves are typically more durable, less transparent, and better at blocking wind or water: The tent's tight weave kept out the rain.
The phrase extends to anything constructed with careful, close-knit precision: a tight weave of interconnected plotlines.
- denseClosely packed together
- close-knitStrongly united group
- fabricWoven or knit material
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
thread · needle and thread · loom · warp · weft · warp and weft · durable · high quality · sturdy · smooth · firm · fine · twill · linen · silk · compact · impermeable · crisp
- fabric flawssnag, tear, hole, pilling, fray
- weaving patternstwill, herringbone, warp and weft, over-under
- density typesurban density, compressed air, HDPE, MDF
- fabric traitssoftness, soft, stiffness, smooth, breathability
- taut thingsbowstring, drum skin, guitar string, trampoline, rubber band
- fabric typespolyester, nylon, linen, denim, silk