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Wale
In knit fabrics, a column of loops lying lengthwise in the fabric.

 

 

Warp
In woven fabric, the yarns that run lengthwise and are interwoven with the fill (weft) yarns. The set of yarns in all woven fabrics that run lengthwise and parallel to the selvage.

 

 

Weft
The filling or yarn that runs from selvage to selvage at right angles.






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