Article Info

Article Info

Article Title
Combining Different Fibers in a Plain Weave Cloth
Author
Kate Strano
Issue date
Summer 2025
Issue number
1
Description

Students often ask whether or not different fibers and different-sized yarns can be used together. In most cases, the answer is yes. However, when deciding how to mix and match different fibers – or even the same fiber that has been treated or spun differently, or is a significantly different size there are some important considerations, this article explores and explains what those are. 

Article topic list
plain weave, experiments, mixed fibers