Differences Between Matting Loom and Mat Loom

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Differences Between Matting Loom and Mat Loom

1. Reed Dent Notation:

   • Matting Loom: A 100's reed means 100 dents in 1 yard (36 inches).

   • Mat Loom: A 30's reed means 30 dents in 1 foot (12 inches).

2. Warp Threads in One Dent:

   • Matting Loom: Usually 3 warp threads go into one dent.

   • Mat Loom: 2 or 3 warp threads go into one dent depending on the mat type.

3. Heddle Frames and Treadles:

   • Matting Loom: Has up to 4 heddle frames and 4 treadles.

   • Mat Loom: Has up to 3 heddle frames and 3 treadles.

4. Pulleys:

   • Matting Loom: Has 4 single pulleys and 2 double pulleys.

     • Double pulleys are tied to the 2nd and 3rd heddles.

     • Single pulleys are tied to the 1st and 4th heddles.

   • Mat Loom (3 heddle frames):

     • Double pulleys are tied to 1st and 2nd heddles.

     • Single pulleys are tied to the 3rd heddle.

   • 2 Heddle Mat Loom: Has only 2 single pulleys for 2 heddles.

5. Woven Mat Collection:

   • Matting Loom: The woven mat is rolled on a cloth beam (at the front).

   • Mat Loom: The mat is not rolled; it is collected loosely at the back.

6. Type of Shuttle Used:

   • Matting Loom: Uses boat-shaped shuttles.

   • Mat Loom: Uses stick shuttles.

7. Lamp Rod and Treadle Connection:

   • Mat Loom: Each heddle is tied to its own lamp rod. Treadles are tied to the center of the rod for better heddle movement.

   • Matting Loom: Front and back heddles are tied to lamp rods, which are tied to treadles. Middle heddles are tied directly to treadles.

8. Treadle Numbering:

   • Matting Loom: Treadles are numbered left to right.

   • Mat Loom: Treadles are numbered right to left.

9. Production Length:

   • Matting Loom: Can produce mats up to 50 meters long.

   • Mat Loom: Cannot weave very long mats; the mat gets piled and tension becomes uneven.