This study surveys the mechanical properties such as bending and shear properties to the weight reduction rate of PET fabrics. For this purpose, 12 kinds of satin and 18 kinds of plain weave fabrics are prepared with change of the physical properties of weft yarn(T.P.M., density, and denier) The weight reduction rate was 0％, 12％, 25％, and 30％. Bending rigidity and hysteresis, shear rigidity and hysteresis were measured and discussed with theoretical values in relation with weft twist, yarn linear density, weft fabric density and weave structures.