Reeds

The reeds form a comb, which guides the warps to the weave point, and press the weft in place after the yarn tufts have been placed by the grippers. Every loom design has its own reed design, indeed there may be several reed designs applicable to one loom. In order to specify a reed we need to know its profile (trace round or photocopy) and what pattern of chamfering is required to minimise damage to the warp and yarn.