Abstract: The paper analyzed the technical progress of the major weaving equipment from the ITMA 2023 and ITMA ASIA + CITME 2022 & 2024 exhibitions held in the past two years. Combined with the market application, the paper presented the technological progress and directions of industrial development of China’s new-type weaving machine for reference and discussion.

Key words: rapier loom; air-jet loom; water-jet loom; technical textiles loom