Plate Heddle

(Glossary Term)

A plate with holes and slots in, through which warps are passed. When the plate is raised or lowered the warps in the holes are also raised and lowered, while the warps in the slots remain in position. By this means sheds are opened in the warp for insertion of wefts. This type of heddle is usually used for weaving narrow bands of cloth.

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