<p> In a bid to weave high quality silk fabrics and sarees with intricate designs, one of the leading textile manufacturers in India — RmKV Silk – has introduced the modernised pneumatic handloom (MPHL). <br /><br /></p>.<p>RmKV Silk has invented the MPHL method, and has also applied for its patent through the National Research Development Corporation. <br /><br />The pneumatic loom uses compressed air to lift heave overhead jacquard assembly, and has a mechanised shuttle movement. <br /><br />“We have introduced two innovations to the traditional handloom. Compressed air has been utilised to virtually eliminate physical strain, and an electronic jacquard controller has been incorporated to eliminate traditional cards,” said K Sivakumar, managing director, RmKV Silks, on Tuesday.<br /><br />Tech plays vital role<br /><br />“This practically eliminates the physical effort required by the weavers to weave a saree — what required a lot of strain before can now be accomplished with tap of your foot,” he said, adding the technology also enables consistent production and even weaves with perfect selvedge, which makes it easy even for beginners to take up handloom weaving.<br />“Also, the replacement of cards by the electronic controller means that consumers can get unique customised products far more easily than before. Most importantly, given the ease of operation, this innovation will empower women to get into weaving and supplement the family income by operating looms in their free time from their homes,” he said.<br /><br />“Handlooms are generally difficult to operate and require more than one person to work on a single handloom.” <br /><br />In actual operation, the weaver sits on the floor and operates the handloom using his legs, while performing multiple other tasks.<br /><br />Typically, a weaver repeatedly lifts about 25 kg of load by pressing on wooden pedals as part of the saree weaving process. When it comes to weaving of sarees with intricate designs, this weight increases to about 50 kg. This is a strenuous and cumbersome process, he added.</p>
<p> In a bid to weave high quality silk fabrics and sarees with intricate designs, one of the leading textile manufacturers in India — RmKV Silk – has introduced the modernised pneumatic handloom (MPHL). <br /><br /></p>.<p>RmKV Silk has invented the MPHL method, and has also applied for its patent through the National Research Development Corporation. <br /><br />The pneumatic loom uses compressed air to lift heave overhead jacquard assembly, and has a mechanised shuttle movement. <br /><br />“We have introduced two innovations to the traditional handloom. Compressed air has been utilised to virtually eliminate physical strain, and an electronic jacquard controller has been incorporated to eliminate traditional cards,” said K Sivakumar, managing director, RmKV Silks, on Tuesday.<br /><br />Tech plays vital role<br /><br />“This practically eliminates the physical effort required by the weavers to weave a saree — what required a lot of strain before can now be accomplished with tap of your foot,” he said, adding the technology also enables consistent production and even weaves with perfect selvedge, which makes it easy even for beginners to take up handloom weaving.<br />“Also, the replacement of cards by the electronic controller means that consumers can get unique customised products far more easily than before. Most importantly, given the ease of operation, this innovation will empower women to get into weaving and supplement the family income by operating looms in their free time from their homes,” he said.<br /><br />“Handlooms are generally difficult to operate and require more than one person to work on a single handloom.” <br /><br />In actual operation, the weaver sits on the floor and operates the handloom using his legs, while performing multiple other tasks.<br /><br />Typically, a weaver repeatedly lifts about 25 kg of load by pressing on wooden pedals as part of the saree weaving process. When it comes to weaving of sarees with intricate designs, this weight increases to about 50 kg. This is a strenuous and cumbersome process, he added.</p>
