Warping

Warp beam in weaving machine.
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Warping is a process in which a great number of the yarn ends from the cones are wound onto the warp beam.

Types of warping

Direct warping (direct beaming)

This system is a single operation that involves winding the total number of warp ends in full width from a creel, either onto a weaver’s beam or onto a sectional beam.

This system is suitable for long series and basic patterning (one colour in warp direction).

Section warping

This system is a two-stage-machine method of preparing a warp on a beam, consisting of firstly winding a warp in sections on a drum, and then beaming-off the complete warp from the drum onto a warp beam.

This system is appropriate for warping shorter series and several colours in the warp direction.