Woven fabric is generally suitable for making more formal clothing, such as coats, suits, and formal wear. It's also more durable than knitted fabric.
Woven fabric is categorized by its weaving method. Besides woven fabric, knitted fabric is the main type. Woven fabric refers to a fabric made by interlacing two or more perpendicular yarns at a 90-degree angle. The longitudinal yarns are called warp yarns, and the transverse yarns are called weft yarns. It's like a weaving pattern. Most bed sheets, coats, and trousers sold in the market are woven. Knitting is defined as the process of forming a fabric by interlacing loops. Unlike woven fabric, knitting doesn't require two sets of yarns (horizontal and vertical); it only requires one set. It's like knitting a sweater at home, where you use knitting needles to loop a long piece of yarn to create a sweater. T-shirts, thermal underwear, and sweaters sold in the market are all knitted. The quality of a fabric depends on what you're considering, as different styles exist. Woven fabrics tend to be stiffer and are used for more formal clothing, such as coats, suits, and dresses. Knitted fabrics are softer and more breathable, making them suitable for underwear and sportswear. In terms of durability, knitted fabrics are more prone to holes, while woven fabrics are more wear-resistant.
