Intervävd

Intervävd is a Swedish term used in textile contexts to describe fabrics in which several fibers, layers, or materials are woven together to form a single cohesive material. In practice, intervävd fabrics may integrate different fiber types (for example natural fibers with synthetics), incorporate metallic or plastic elements, or combine multiple warp and weft systems within one weaving process. The result is a fabric that exhibits characteristics derived from its constituent components, such as enhanced strength, elasticity, warmth, texture, or decorative effect.

Intervävd fabrics can be produced through various weaving approaches, including double cloth or two-layer structures woven simultaneously, where two layers are connected by the weaving process, as well as fabrics that interlace contrasting wefts to create patterns or textures. The term is commonly used in textile manufacturing, fashion, and textile research to describe both industrial and artisanal fabrics.

Metaphorically, intervävd is used outside textiles to describe things that are deeply interconnected or inseparably linked, such as social networks, cultures, or narratives that are closely interwoven.

Historical usage: The concept of interweaving multiple components has long been part of weaving traditions worldwide, and modern technical textiles frequently rely on interwoven constructions to achieve novel properties, such as durability, filtration, or thermal regulation.