In 1965 the Draper Corporation (Draper), the largest domestic textile machine manufacturer, was the 500th largest industrial corporation in the United States [9, July 1965]. Draper had been the world-wide textile machinery technology leader from the development of ring spinning in the 1870s and 80s through the development of automatic looms at the turn of the century and high-speed looms in the...

Digital textile printing technology has been considered the preferred since 2003, when production digital printers were first introduced at ITMA (International Exhibition of Textile Machinery) in Birmingham, UK. However, 2021, 18 years later, this is utilized fewer than 10% entire industry. In document, we aim to summarize state-of-the-art industry and predict its future trajectory.

The major developments in weaving machinery are highlighted. The maximum weft insertion rates achieved by the various shullleless weaving systems along with their application potential are described. Microprocessors have been recognized as an inseparable part of all modem weaving machines. The increased importance of versatility over productivity is highlighted keeping in view the present trend...