Temple (weaving)

A temple is an adjustable stretcher used on a loom to maintain the width and improve the edges of the woven fabric.Temples prevent this decrease by keeping fabrics at a fixed width, thus requiring more weft to enter the weave with each pass of the shuttle.Fabric produced without draw-in has a smoother selvage, weft can be packed in more evenly, and warp threads are less likely to break from excessive friction in the reed.Metal temples are often recommended for rugs because the size and angle of the teeth are better for gripping the thick edges.The temple must be moved frequently to keep it close to the fell of the fabric, where the weaving is taking place.
A wooden temple on a loom
A metal temple
Helical temple on a Jacquard loom
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