The simplest possible interlacing of warp and weft elements in which weft element passes alternately over and under successive warp elements (over-one, under-one), and each reverses the procedure of the one before it.

• Balanced plain weave: Plain weave in which the warp and weft yarns are of the same size and interlaced with equal spacing
• Warp-faced plain weave: Plain weave in which the warp yarns are significantly more numerous than the weft yarns so that they completely hide the weft.
• Weft-faced plain weave: Plain weave in which the weft yarns are significantly more numerous than the warp yarns so that they completely hide the warp.