Jacquardwoven
Jacquardwoven fabrics are textiles produced on a Jacquard loom, a loom that controls each warp thread individually through a system of punched cards. Invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in the early 19th century, the device automated the selection of warp threads to create complex patterns that could not be woven by hand. The core mechanism uses a stack of cards, each representing one row of weaving; holes in the cards determine which warp strands are lifted, allowing the weft to interlace and form the design.
The Jacquard system represented a major advancement over earlier looms by enabling extremely intricate and varied
Fabrics produced on Jacquard looms can use a wide range of fibers, including cotton, silk, wool, linen,
Applications include upholstery and drapery textiles, fashion fabrics for gowns and suits, and decorative textiles for