Weave structure
Waffle weave
A cellular woven texture forms recessed centers bounded by raised ridges.
Also searched as: Honeycomb weave, Cellular weave
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
Arranged warp and weft floats draw into a three-dimensional surface when the cloth relaxes and is finished. Different repeats change the size and depth of the cells.
How to recognize it
Look for repeated square or diamond-like hollows, with raised borders you can feel.
Common uses
- Towels
- Robes
- Blankets
What to distinguish
Waffle describes a surface also found in knits; check for crossing yarns before identifying a woven waffle.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.