A reed is a vital part of a loom and resembles a comb. It is used to separate and space the warp threads, to guide the shuttle’s motion across the loom, and to push the weft threads into place.
The reed is securely clamped in the beater, and consists of a frame with many vertical slits. The spaces are made from flattened steel wire to a given density. The spacing of the slits, measured in dents, is chosen to match the yarn, type of weave and finished cloth.
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