vævet

Vævet is the Danish term for fabric produced by weaving. It also functions as the past participle of the verb væve, meaning to weave. In related Scandinavian languages, cognates exist as vevd in Norwegian and vävt in Swedish. As a noun, vævet refers to the material itself; as an adjective, it describes fabrics formed by weaving rather than by knitting or felting.

Weaving involves interlacing two yarn systems: the warp, which runs lengthwise and is held under tension, and the weft, which runs crosswise to form the fabric. The process is carried out on a loom, from simple hand looms to high-speed industrial machines. Common vævet structures include plain weave (over-under), twill (diagonal lines), and satin (floating yarns), with more complex patterns produced via jacquard looms or other patterning devices. The weave structure influences texture, strength, drape, and breathability.

Materials used for vævet fabrics range from natural fibers such as cotton, wool, linen, and silk to synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and blends. The choice of fiber and weave determines the fabric’s properties, including weight, elasticity, heat resistance, and care requirements. Vævet fabrics are widely used in clothing, upholstery, household textiles, and technical applications, where predictable behavior and durability are important.

In usage, vævet distinguishes fabrics made by weaving from knitted or nonwoven textiles. Its properties can be tuned through fiber selection, weave pattern, and finishing processes such as mercerizing, calendaring, or pre-shrinking, making vævet a central category in textile production and fashion.