Figure 28. Close three-ply braid finish, a, commencement technique and figuring exactly the same as in figure 27; when ply 1′ is turned in from inner side, near weft (3) added to it; outer ply (2) has been turned to middle position and far weft (2′) added to it; in next turn, back inner ply (1) will be turned into middle position but instead of waiting for another turn, next near weft (4) will be added to it; similarly, when next back outer ply (1′, 3) turned into middle position, next far weft (3′) will be added to it. b, near wefts (2–6) enter with successive inner plies; far wefts (2′–5′) enter with successive outer plies, there being no spacing.