weftfaced

Weftfaced, or weft-faced, refers to a category of woven fabrics in which the surface is predominantly formed by the weft yarns. In these textiles, the warp threads are typically less visible, often hidden behind the weft or used mainly to provide structure. Weft-faced fabrics are produced when the weft density is high relative to the warp, or when the weaving technique places the weft across the warp so that it covers the surface.

Common examples include tapestry, where the weft carries the design and the warp acts as a structural lattice, and flat-woven textiles such as kilim-style fabrics, in which color blocks are created primarily by the weft and the warp remains largely hidden on the back. Weft-faced weaving is widely used for decorative textiles and rugs, where bold color effects are achieved by varying the weft yarns.

Weft-faced fabrics contrast with warp-faced fabrics, where warp threads dominate the surface. Achieving even coverage in weft-faced weaving may require careful loom control and, in some cases, specialized loom setups to prevent warp visibility and to maintain a uniform surface. The term highlights the visual dominance of the weft in the finished fabric.