Multi-Colour Weft Selection and Yarn Carriers
topic
Rapier loom weft selectors present different coloured weft yarns from multiple supply packages to the rapier gripper according to programmed weft sequence instructions, with electromagnetic or servo-controlled selectors choosing the correct yarn from up to 16 different weft yarns for each pick according to the fabric design specification encoded in the loom control system.
Role
Enables rapier looms to produce multi-colour weft patterns including dobby and jacquard designs with up to 16 different weft yarns in any programmed sequence across consecutive picks, providing the pattern diversity that makes rapier weaving the dominant technology for furnishing fabrics, decorative home textiles, and fashion fabrics requiring complex multi-colour weft designs.