Which fabric is created from a cut pile weave technique?

• A. Velvet
• B. Denim
• C. Chiffon
• D. Crepe

Answer: (A)

The concept here is pile fabric and how its plush surface is created. A cut pile weave forms loops on the fabric’s surface and then cuts those loops, producing a soft, dense pile you can feel. Velvet is the classic fabric made this way, giving it that smooth, luxurious nap.

Denim, chiffon, and crepe don’t use this technique. Denim relies on a sturdy twill weave with diagonal ribs, giving a durable, flat surface. Chiffon is a very lightweight sheer fabric, usually from a plain or balanced weave, with no pile. Crepe achieves its texture through yarn twist and/or fabric structure that creates a crinkled surface, not cut loops.