Which weave is used in Marquisette?

• A. plain weave
• B. leno weave
• C. twill weave
• D. satin weave

Answer: (B)

Marquisette is a lightweight, sheer fabric with an open, mesh-like appearance. That delicate openness comes from using a leno weave, where two warp yarns twist around each other to lock the weft as it passes through. This twisting creates stable open spaces in the fabric, giving it its characteristic airy drape and breathability without losing structure. Other weaves wouldn’t produce that open mesh: plain weave creates a dense, uniform surface; twill introduces diagonal lines and more heft; satin gives a smooth, glossy surface with long floats. So the open, net-like quality of Marquisette is achieved through the leno weave.