Abstract: Apparatus for producing a selvage provided with a crossweave, comprising two reciprocally movable weaving shafts on one of which is a needle holder and on the other of which is a main rail with a diagonal slit. A header rail is movably supported adjacent the main rail for limited travel, the header rail having a diagonal slit which overlaps the diagonal slit in the main rail. The main rail is connected to the other weaving shaft by an elastic connection in the form of elastic bands or cords.