What are the main types of weaving machines available today?

There are four main types you’ll find on the market. First, there’s the manual loom, which is operated by hand and mostly used for craft work and small-scale production. Then you have mechanical looms, which are either fully or partially automated to reduce the amount of human work needed. The third type includes air-jet and water-jet looms, which use air or water pressure to move the thread across – these work really well for lighter fabrics that need a smooth finish. Finally, there are Jacquard looms, which are the most complex ones and can create really detailed patterns by controlling each thread individually.