Editing Warp and weft (section)

==Weft==

Because the weft does not have to be stretched on a loom the way the warp is, it can generally be less strong. Originally spun yarns were used, from fibres such as [[wool]], [[flax]] and cotton. Today also viscose (rayon) types and synthetic fibres, such as polyester and polyamide (nylon) are used.

The weft is threaded through the warp using a "[[Shuttle (weaving)|shuttle]]", air jets or "rapier grippers". Handlooms were the original weaver's tool, with the shuttle being threaded through alternately raised warps by hand.