Gewebter

Gewebter is the attributive form of the German adjective gewebt, derived from the verb weben (to weave). It is used to describe materials or structures that are produced by weaving, most commonly in textiles. The English equivalent is woven.

Etymology and grammar: Weben comes from the Germanic language family, with the prefix ge- forming the past participle gewebt. In modern German, gewebt serves as the participle base, and gewebter (masculine singular) is the attributive form used before nouns: ein gewebter Stoff. The corresponding feminine and neuter forms are gewebte (feminine singular or plural) and gewebtes (neuter).

Usage: In textiles, gewebter Stoff denotes a fabric produced by weaving, while gewebte Muster refers to weave patterns, and gewebte Teppiche to woven carpets. The term contrasts with gesponnter Stoff (spun fabric) and with gestrickt (knitted) fabrics. In fashion and interior design, gewebte Materialien are valued for texture, durability, and drape. Beyond textiles, the word can appear in technical or metaphorical contexts to describe weave-like structures or lattices in design and materials science, where a woven arrangement is a key feature.

See also: Weaving, Textile, Fabric, Muster.

References: German dictionaries such as Duden and textile terminology references provide definitions and usage examples for gewebt and gewebter.