In weaving, which term refers to the lengthwise threads held stationary on the loom?

• A. Weft
• B. Weave
• C. Warp
• D. Fill

Answer: (C)

In weaving, the key idea is how the fabric is built from two sets of threads. The warp are the lengthwise threads stretched and held stationary on the loom, forming the fixed foundation over which the fabric is woven. The weft (also known as the fill) threads are woven across the warp, moving perpendicular to them to interlace and create the fabric. The word weave refers to the process or the fabric itself, not a single thread. Fill is another name for the weft, not the lengthwise threads. So the lengthwise, stationary threads are the warp.