In the weaving process one group of fibres are laid out parallel to one another. The other group of fibres are then woven over and under the first group. This holds the fibres together.

Most fabrics are made by weaving. The weaving is done on a loom. One fibre, or yarn, is set out in parallel lines along the loom and the other yarn is attached to a device called a shuttle. A lever is used to raise the lower the parallel yarns and the shuttle is pushed between them.

Weaving is also used in making baskets. The parallel fibres stick up from the base of the basket and a fibre is wound in and out of them.