Cloth Beam

(Glossary Term)

The axle/beam to which the warp is fastened (or passes around), and on which the woven fabric is wound on some looms. On horizontal looms this beam is usually positioned directly in front of the weaver, in which case it may also be called a breast-beam.

Alternative Meanings:
  • Cloth Beam

    The beam of a loom nearest to the weaver, around which the warp is wound.

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