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Dobby and Jacquard Weaving

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Dobby and Jacquard weaving encompass the loom shedding technologies and production processes that enable woven fabric with geometric and figured patterns beyond the capability of simple cam shedding, with dobby mechanisms independently programming up to 32 shaft combinations per pick for geometric repeat patterns and Jacquard machines controlling each warp end individually through hook systems of 400 to 20000 hooks for unlimited figured design, together covering the full range of patterned woven fabric production from textured suiting to photographic-quality figured upholstery.

Role

Provides the technological foundation for patterned woven fabric production that constitutes the majority of value-added woven textile manufacturing globally, with dobby and Jacquard weaving collectively enabling the decorative and functional pattern complexity that differentiates premium woven fabrics from commodity plain and twill constructions, making these technologies the principal engines of design innovation and value creation in the weaving industry.

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