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The reverse side of fabrics are used throughout the collection, showcasing the light blue weft made with Naia Renew.—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025 The addition of a hemp yarn in its weft provides it with more texture and breathability.—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 July 2025 The simply woven fabric is essentially a broadcloth—hence its softness and weight—but made with colored (usually blue) warp threads and white weft threads.—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 7 July 2025 The fabrics, made with a cotton indigo warp and polyester weft, wash down like conventional denim.—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for weft
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse veptr weft, Old English wefan to weave — more at weave
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of weft was
before the 12th century
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