# Plain & Twill

> Plain & Twill is an independent publication about woven structures, textile vocabulary, careful handling, and the material decisions behind cloth. It explains technique precisely while treating makers, objects, and living textile traditions with respect.

Plain & Twill publishes original, long-form guides about How cloth is made, read, and cared for.. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus.

## Weaving Basics

- [EPI and PPI in Weaving: Read a Sample Record](https://lakiya.org/epi-and-ppi-in-weaving/): EPI means ends per inch: the number of warp threads across an inch of woven cloth. PPI means picks per inch: the number of weft passes along an inch.
- [Plain Weave vs Twill vs Satin: What Changes?](https://lakiya.org/plain-weave-vs-twill-vs-satin/): Plain, twill, and satin are weave structures. Plain weave alternates over one and under one.

## Textile Care

- [How to Handle and Store Handmade Textiles](https://lakiya.org/how-to-handle-and-store-textiles/): Prepare a clean, dry, flat surface; wash and dry your hands; remove jewellery that can catch; and support the textile's full weight while moving it.

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://lakiya.org/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://lakiya.org/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://lakiya.org/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://lakiya.org/all/)
- [Contact](https://lakiya.org/contact/)