How to Use plain weave in a Sentence
plain weave
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The forecast also calls for more bottoms made with shirting weight fabrics like crisp cotton poplin and plain weaves.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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In percale fabrics, cotton fibers are woven in a traditional plain weave, yielding a crisp, light feel.
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Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This durable bedding is comforting thanks to its plain weave construction that’s a cross between cozy cotton sheets and your favorite t-shirt.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sateen is a cotton fabric in a satin weave structure where the warps and wefts interlace at irregular intervals as compared to plain weave, Glusica explains.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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Made with three layers of polyester and the brand’s PeakProof plain weave with a DWR finish, this fully waterproof jacket is on the thicker side of shells, according to Popp.
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Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
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