The weft is a thread or yarn made of spun fibre. The original fibres used were wool, flax or cotton. Today, man-made fibres are often used in [[weaving]]. Because the weft does not have to be stretched on a loom in the way that the warp is, it can generally be less [[strong]]. | The weft is a thread or yarn made of spun fibre. The original fibres used were wool, flax or cotton. Today, man-made fibres are often used in [[weaving]]. Because the weft does not have to be stretched on a loom in the way that the warp is, it can generally be less [[strong]]. |