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Short, practical articles on harnesses, heddles and jacquards. We answer the questions weavers ask at the loom.

Harness cords running from the pulleys down to the heddles in a jacquard harness

6 October 2026 · 3 min readHarness cord: HETEX or carbon KORD?Harness cord ties the pulley to the heddle. What HETEX 308–412 and carbon KORD 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm are, and what we need to supply the right cord.→

5 October 2026 · 3 min readWhy does the warp keep breaking? 4 harness causesNot every warp break starts with the yarn. Heddle eyes, spring balance, worn parts and the comber board: where to look in the harness.
27 September 2026 · 2 min read5 questions to ask before ordering heddlesThe wrong heddle means a stopped loom and broken warp. Before you order, ask about the loom, the fabric, heddle length, spring tension and eye quality.
27 September 2026 · 3 min readWhat is a jacquard harness? Parts, top to bottomOn a jacquard loom, the harness carries the jacquard's decision to each warp end. Its parts from module to heddle, and the signs it needs renewing.
27 September 2026 · 1 min readWhy is every harness set different?A harness set holds a pulley, quick links and cords, but its contents change with the jacquard, the fabric and the harness height. Here's what we need to know to quote the right set.