Weave structure

Birdseye weave

Small repeated eye-like figures give several woven constructions their birdseye name.

Also searched as: Bird's-eye weave, Bird eye

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Schematic motif family, not an exact swatch or registered design. Color, scale and repeats vary; closely related names can overlap in trade use.

How it is made

Interlacing and sometimes contrasting yarn colors outline tiny spots or lozenges. The name covers related visual effects rather than one universally fixed draft.

How to recognize it

Look for regularly spaced small eyes or dots, often clearer close up than at a distance.

Common uses

  • Suiting
  • Shirting
  • Household linens

What to distinguish

A birdseye effect can arise from structure or color-and-weave interaction; it is not automatically a printed polka dot.

Sources & further reading

Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.

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