Woven in fact on two distinctly different types of looms "the Spool Axminster loom and the Gripper Axminster loom", both of which were developed from the original jacquard loom technology of the nineteenth century.
Generally, the Gripper - Axminster loom is viewed as better suited to contract carpet production, and many of these looms now operate electronically.
During this process, the yarn is cut to a pre-determined length (according to the selected pile height) and woven simultaneously on the same loom with a jute or synthetic backing.
Designs are created by the use of different yarn colours in specific places during the weaving process.
Most axminster carpets are manufactured using 80% wool /20% nylon fibres; however, both 100% wool and 100% nylon are also suitable.
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| Broadloom Axminster loom (Gripper Axminster loom) |
Traditionnal Jacquard cards cutting machine |
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| A Spool Axminster loom | The new generation of Axminster looms : The High speed electronic jacquard Axminster looms |