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Taffeta weave
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Plain weave.
Plain weave (also called tabby weave, linen weave or taffeta weave) is the most basic of three fundamental types of textileweaves (along with satin weave and twill). It is strong and hard-wearing, and is used for fashion and furnishing fabrics. Fabrics with a plain weave are generally strong, durable, and have a smooth surface. They are used for a variety of applications, including clothing, home textiles, and industrial fabrics.