

To maintain top-market productivity and flexibility for our rapier weaving machines, we developed and introduced a number of ground-breaking technical advances. “In addition, the modular design andelectronic control of rapier weaving machines provide straightforward changeover procedures when the loom is set up for a new article. Our strategy is to develop quality equipment that features high-weaving quality and operational reliability, translating into premium fabrics and rare weaving stops. “The more machines a single weaver can manipulate, the lower the overall cost of ownership for the fabric manufacturer. “Ultimately, it’s all about money,” says Kristof Roelstraete, director of rapier weaving machine development at Picanol. To effectively respond to rapidly changing weaving requirements, Picanol’s rapier weaving machines are designed to flexibly deal with short runs, different styles, colorful designs and diverse fabrics, including cotton, voile, crepe, wool, glass and DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fiber. Large and small-fabric manufacturers use Picanol weaving equipment to efficiently create high-quality fabrics, with few interruptions and easy changeovers to maintain high productivity.įashion tastes and preferences change frequently, so manufacturers require maximum flexibility. Picanol is a leading manufacturer of weaving machines and currently has more than 110,000 of them in operation, with some 2,600 customers around the world. Industrial weaving mills running on hundreds of Picanol looms around the clock deliver a notable portion of the world’s daily fabric production.
