Creating a pile weave actually involves a weaving process that establishes three different layers. The first layer is referred to as the ground fabric. This layer is the foundation for the pile and acts as the binder for the material.

The second layer is composed of an interwoven layer of fibers that act as a cushion for the pile weave, creating a soft surface. The final layer is the actual pile. This third layer is created by running the fibers over metal rods or wires that creates a loop in the yard filaments. The looped yarn creates a raised effect that can be brushed back and forth with the hand. In many textile circles, this finished product is referred to as pile yarn.

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