Abstract: A single-web loom for loop velvet fabric wherein weft yarns are inserted in a shed (F1) formed by warp yarns and wherein individually controlled electric actuators are used to move at least one warp yarn guide heddle into one of at least four positions (N1, N2, N3, N4) defining at least three warp yarn sheds (F1, F2, F3), and wherein warp yarn guide rods are simultaneously inserted into each of the sheds (F2, F3) other than the shed (F1) into which the weft yarns are inserted for forming loops or pile.

Abstract: A single-web loom for loop velvet fabric comprises means for inserting weft yarns (2) in a shed (F1) formed by warp yarns. It further comprises individually controlled electric actuators (6), each suitable for bringing at least one warp yarn guide heddle into one of at least four positions (N1, N2, N3, N4) defining at least three warp yarn sheds (F1, F2, F3), and means for simultaneously inserting into each of the sheds (F2, F3) other than the shed (F1) into which the weft yarns are inserted, respective warp yarn guide rods (31, 32) for forming loops or pile.