ABSTRACT
A pattern or design creates the visual feel or appearance of a textured surface such as earth, stone, wood, or an alternate fabric texture. Scale refers to the size of the motifs/pattern on the textile surface. Layout density refers to how much negative space exists between each individual motif and shape. Beyond the general modif of the design, there are a number of factors to consider in the production process, with additional particulars regarding using the custom textile for storytelling or characterization. In the world of visual texture, single-directional fabric is similar to the pile of fabric in that it has a noticeable visual difference depending on the orientation of the textile onto the building or playing space. The direction of the fibers runs in a paper or textile. The lengthwise grain runs parallel to the selvage along the length of the fabric, and the cross grain runs perpendicular to the selvage edge of the fabric, widthwise to the fabric.
