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Weaving loom

Also called: power loom, loom machine, rapier loom, air jet loom, shuttleless loom

Step 3 of 7: Knitting or weaving

Lifts some warp threads and lowers others, then shoots weft yarn across and beats it in, to weave woven fabric.

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Example of a Weaving loom
Example of this machine type, not a specific model we supply.Photo: User:Ryj, Public domain, commons.wikimedia.org

Weaving loom: how it works

  1. The lengthwise threads, the warp, come off a beam at the back and pass through the eyes of the heald frames and the gaps of the reed.
  2. Shedding: the heald frames lift some warp threads and lower the rest, which opens a gap.
  3. Picking: the crosswise thread, the weft, is carried through the gap by a shuttle, a rapier or a jet of air or water.
  4. Beating: the reed pushes the new weft thread firmly against the cloth already woven.
  5. The cloth winds onto a roller at the front while the beam lets off more warp, and the cycle repeats.

Main types

Shuttle loom (power loom)
A shuttle carries the weft across. Simple, and widely used in small weaving units.
Rapier loom
Rods or tapes hand the weft across. It handles many yarn types and colours, so it suits varied fabrics.
Air-jet loom
A jet of compressed air blows the weft across. Fast, for long runs of standard fabric; it needs a good supply of compressed air.
Water-jet loom
A jet of water carries the weft. Used for synthetic filament yarn, which does not take up water.

Where it fits in the process

It comes after warping and sizing, which prepare the warp beam. Grey woven fabric goes from the loom to inspection, then to dyeing and finishing.

Weaving loom price in Bangladesh: how to get a quote

We do not publish prices. The price of a machine depends on its specification, the supplier and the shipping terms, and it changes with the market. Tell us the points below: we check feasibility and the import rules, then send you a quotation.

What to tell us

  • The fabric you weave: shirting, denim, towels, saris, bed linen or others.
  • The yarn you use for warp and weft.
  • The width of the fabric.
  • Plain weave, or patterns that need a dobby or a jacquard.
  • How many looms, or how much fabric in a day.
  • New or reconditioned.
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Common questions

How does a loom machine work?

Every loom repeats three movements: it opens the warp threads, passes the weft thread through the opening and beats it into place. The types differ mainly in how the weft is carried across.

What is a power loom?

A power loom is a loom driven by a motor instead of by the weaver's hands and feet. In everyday use the name usually means the shuttle loom; rapier and jet looms are called shuttleless looms.

What is the difference between a rapier loom and an air-jet loom?

A rapier loom carries the weft with rods or tapes; it is flexible and handles heavy, fancy and multi-colour fabrics. An air-jet loom blows the weft across with air; it is faster and suits long runs of one fabric.

What is the price of a power loom machine in Bangladesh?

We do not publish prices. The price depends on the type of loom, the fabric width, plain, dobby or jacquard weaving, and whether the machine is new or reconditioned. Send us the points listed above and we will quote.

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