gripper loom
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A rapier loom is a type of shuttleless weaving loom. Instead of a traditional shuttle, it uses finger-like carriers called rapiers to carry the filling yarn through the shed of warp yarns. There are two main types: one with a single long rapier that spans the loom's width, and another with two shorter rapiers that meet in the middle to transfer the yarn. This design allows for efficient fabric production.12
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