Weaves & Knits is a clear, practical guide for anyone who wants to understand how fabrics are built and why they behave the way they do. Designed for beginners, fashion students, sourcing teams, and new professionals, this book explains the two major fabric construction methods—woven and knitted structures—in simple, accurate language.

You will learn how warp and weft create woven fabrics, how different weave patterns affect strength, drape, durability, and surface texture, and why plain, twill, and satin weaves dominate the industry. The book also breaks down essential knit structures such as single jersey, rib, interlock, and warp knits, showing how loop formation influences stretch, comfort, recovery, and garment stability.

Visual explanations and real-world examples make each concept easy to understand, from how yarn paths determine performance to how fabric choices affect final products. Whether you work with apparel, sportswear, technical textiles, or are just beginning to explore fabric construction, this guide gives you the foundation needed to evaluate fabrics confidently and communicate clearly with manufacturers and suppliers.

Weaves & Knits continues the Textile Fundamentals Series by focusing on fabric structure as the core of textile performance. It is the ideal next step after learning about fibers and is an essential reference for anyone building a strong understanding of textiles.

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