A Curtain Loom is a specialized weaving machine designed for producing curtain fabrics, including sheer, jacquard, and heavy drapery materials. These looms are engineered to handle wide-width fabrics, intricate designs, and high-quality weaves.
Types of Curtain Looms:
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Rapier Curtain Loom
- Uses flexible or rigid rapiers to insert the weft yarn.
- Suitable for jacquard and dobby curtain fabrics.
- Can weave sheer, decorative, and thick curtain fabrics.
- Capable of handling multiple colors and complex designs.
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Air-Jet Curtain Loom
- Uses high-speed air jets to insert the weft yarn.
- Ideal for lightweight and plain curtain fabrics.
- High production speed but requires high-quality yarn.
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Water-Jet Curtain Loom
- Uses water to insert the weft yarn.
- Mainly used for synthetic curtain fabrics (polyester, nylon, etc.).
- Limited in fabric variety due to water-based weft insertion.
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Jacquard Curtain Loom
- Equipped with a jacquard mechanism for intricate curtain patterns.
- Produces high-end, decorative curtain fabrics with detailed designs.
- Used for luxury home décor and hotel curtains.
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Dobby Curtain Loom
- Uses a dobby shedding mechanism to create small, repeating patterns.
- Suitable for textured curtain fabrics with geometric or floral designs.
Key Features of Curtain Looms:
✔ Wide Width Weaving – Typically available in 280 cm to 360 cm widths to produce large curtain panels.
✔ Multi-Color Weaving – Capable of handling multiple weft colors for decorative patterns.
✔ High Speed & Efficiency – Advanced looms can reach 300–600 picks per minute (ppm).
✔ Fine Yarn Compatibility – Can handle delicate sheer fabrics or thicker decorative materials.
✔ Jacquard or Dobby Attachment – For creating textured and artistic curtain designs.
Advantages of Curtain Looms:
✅ Wide-format weaving for large panels.
✅ Supports intricate designs (jacquard, dobby, multi-color weaves).
✅ High production speed for mass production.
✅ Energy-efficient options (rapier looms consume less energy than air-jet looms).
Common Applications: