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What is "End-Down" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 07-Jan-2024 (6 months, 20 days ago)
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End-Down
A break of a warp thread in the loom, that, if not corrected, leads to a fault. (See also broken end).
End Down
A break of a warp thread in the loom, that, if not corrected, leads to a fault.

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