gewebten

Gewebten is the past participle of the German verb weben (to weave) and is used as an adjective meaning woven. In standard German, gewebten is inflected when it modifies a noun, for example die gewebten Stoffe (the woven fabrics) or des gewebten Gewebes (of the woven fabric). As a noun form, the plural gewebte Stoffe means woven fabrics in everyday usage.

In textiles, woven fabrics are produced by interlacing two distinct yarn systems, warp (Kette) and weft (Schuss), on a loom. The weave structure and thread density determine key properties such as strength, texture, drape, and durability. Weaving produces fabrics with a stable grain and clear warp and weft directions, distinguishing them from knitted textiles, which are formed by looped stitches, and from nonwoven fabrics formed by bonding or felting.

Common weave structures include plain weave, twill, and satin. Plain weave yields a balanced, relatively firm fabric with a simple surface. Twill produces diagonal ridges and typically greater drape and resilience. Satin offers a smooth, lustrous surface with a different interaction of warp and weft. More complex weaves, such as jacquard, enable intricate patterns woven directly into the fabric rather than printed or embroidered.

Materials used for gewebten fabrics range from natural fibers—cotton, wool, silk—to synthetics such as polyester and nylon, as well as blends. Applications are broad, including clothing, upholstery, curtains, and technical or industrial textiles. Historically, weaving has been a foundational textile technology, evolving from simple hand looms to modern automated machinery, and the term gewebten remains a standard descriptor in German-language textile literature.