Woven fabrics: The basics | CompositesWorld
Therefore it is possible to have 8×2, 5×4, etc. Basket weave is flatter, and, through less crimp, stronger than a plain weave, but less stable. It must be used on heavy weight fabrics made with thick (high tex) fibers to avoid excessive crimping. Leno weave Leno weave Leno weave improves the stability in ''open'' fabrics which have a low fiber count.