CRIMP – Undulations in warp and fill wires which hold each other in place.
FILL WIRE – ie SHUTE WIRE, wire running across the width of the cloth.
WARP WIRE – Foundation wires running parallel to the length of the cloth.
WEAVE STYLE – Pattern in which wires are interwoven.
WIRE DIAMETER OR GAUGE – Diameter of wire used in weaving cloth.
PLAIN WEAVE
Wires are crimped in a zig-zag fashion with wires intersecting at every available crimp or pocket.
INTERCRIMP
Wires are crimped in a zig-zag fashion with intersections at every 3rd, 5th or 7th, etc., crimp or pocket.
LOCK CRIMP
Distinct crimp or pocket at wire intersection with straight connecting sections of wire.
FLAT TOP
Top surface of wires all lie in same plane. Irregular crimped surface on underside.
