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A method of weaving and apparatus therefor wherein a plurality of successive sheds are formed and retained to establish waves of sheds which travel longitudinally of the warp threads or "warp waves" as distinguished from the method using "weft waves" which travel transversely of the warp threads. The method and apparatus utilize conventional harness mechanisms or the like to produce the warp sheds but specially adapted weft-thread-inserting devices. The sheds are releasably retained by shed-retaining members which act independently of the shed-producing means. Each shed travels in a substantially straight line or plane from the shed-producing means to a location adjacent the fell of the cloth where the shed-retaining means release the shed. In addition to the shed-retaining means, each traveling shed can be provided with guide means for the weft-thread-inserting means. The shed-retaining members and guide means travel in a closed loop for repetitive operation. Beat-up means are provided which are capable of beating-up the weft thread simultaneously all across the fell of the cloth. The beat-up means may travel in a closed loop with the shed-retaining members and the guide means or non-traveling beat-up means may be provided.
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