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heddles


Identification code: 300024953




Alternative term/s

  • heddle
  • wire heddles

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In weaving; refers to the cords, wires, or steel strips that the warp passes through in a loom after passing through the reed, that allows the warp threads to be separated, allowing the shuttle to pass through the weft. Heddles are considered a major advance in the development of weaving technology.

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