In weaving, which component runs lengthwise and is stretched taut?

In weaving, which component runs lengthwise and is stretched taut?

• A. Weft
• B. Warp
• C. Fiber
• D. Yarn

Answer: (B)

Warp threads run lengthwise and are stretched taut on a loom, providing the stable framework for weaving. This tension keeps the fabric even as the weft, the crosswise thread, is woven through the warp. The other terms don’t describe this lengthwise, taut support: fiber is the raw material, yarn is a general spun thread, and the weft is the crosswise thread that moves across the warp.

Warp threads run lengthwise and are stretched taut on a loom, providing the stable framework for weaving. This tension keeps the fabric even as the weft, the crosswise thread, is woven through the warp. The other terms don’t describe this lengthwise, taut support: fiber is the raw material, yarn is a general spun thread, and the weft is the crosswise thread that moves across the warp.