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Waffle:
a figured structure based on the piqué weave, which is often associated with the appearance of a honeycomb.
Last referenced in: Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2013 (Textile Outlook International Issue 156)

Wale:
a column of loops along the length of a knitted fabric.

Warp:
yarns which run along the length of a fabric.
Last referenced in: Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Autumn/Winter 2014/15 (Textile Outlook International Issue 166)

Warp knitting:
a method of making a knitted fabric in which the loops made from each of several warp threads are formed substantially along the length of the fabric. Warp knitting is characterised by the fact that each warp thread is fed more or less in line with the direction in which the fabric is produced.
Last referenced in: Global technical textiles business update, 1st quarter 2014 (Technical Textile Markets Issue 96)

Water repellency:
the ability of a fabric to shed water to a limited degree.
Last referenced in: Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 3rd quarter 2013 (Performance Apparel Markets Issue 46)

Water resistance:
a measurement which determines the ability of a fabric to withstand sustained contact with water.
Last referenced in: Profile of Ronhill Sports: a leading UK supplier of running apparel (Performance Apparel Markets Issue 20)

Waterproof:
the ability of a fabric to prevent water penetration.
Last referenced in: Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 3rd quarter 2013 (Performance Apparel Markets Issue 46)

Weaving:
the process of producing fabric by interlacing warp and weft yarns.
Last referenced in: Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2015 (Textile Outlook International Issue 168)

Web:
a sheet of fibres produced by a carding machine (carded web) or combing machine (combed web); see also batt.
Last referenced in: Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Autumn/Winter 2014/15 (Textile Outlook International Issue 166)

Weft:
yarns which run across the width of a fabric (also known as filling).
Last referenced in: Prospects for the Textile and Clothing Industry in South Africa (Textile Outlook International Issue 166)

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