The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, October 15, 1979, Image 5
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into the slasher. The yarn passes
strenjfth to the yarn.
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used in the shuttle. This yarn cris
that the shuttle crosses the widt
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customer specifications. Kach piec
customer requirements and needs
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of the loom is referred to as a "pick."
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are met.
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fabrics. Skilled weavers, operating (
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Clinton's 4,309 X-2, X-3 and E model looms
ards of superior quality fabrics a week.
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