pile weave (textile)

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Scope note
Woven textile in which a looped or tufted surface extends above the foundation or ground weave. The pile is formed by supplemental thread or yarn running in the direction of the length of the fabric or the width of the fabric.
pile weave
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025