Examples of plain weave in a Sentence
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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
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
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
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
Percale: These sheets are made from plain weave cotton fiber.
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Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2024
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
In percale fabrics, cotton fibers are woven in a traditional plain weave, yielding a crisp, light feel.
—
Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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.
—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
The forecast also calls for more bottoms made with shirting weight fabrics like crisp cotton poplin and plain weaves.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
Percale: These sheets are made from plain weave cotton fiber.
—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2024
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“Plain weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plain%20weave. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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