What Are Warp and Weft?

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This is one of the essential terms every denimhead should understand. For more foundational lingo, check out our full Denim vocabulary.

In weaving, there are two types of yarn: the warp running lengthwise and the weft running crosswise. In denim, the warp is usually dyed blue, producing the distinctive twill pattern.

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