SHEDDING MECHANISMS

**Definition:** This place covers: all mechanisms and methods involved in the formation of a weaving shed.

**Glossary:** In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated: The term "shedding" relates to an operation in which warp yarns are being moved apart so that the weft yarn can be inserted (i.e. part of the warp yarns are brought in an upper position and others are brought in a lower position).