A survery of recent development s in Sulzer Ruti's projectile, rapier, and air jet looms emphasizes long-term cost effectiveness. Profitability in weaving mills is achieved through a favorable balance of cost and plant performance. The key factors influencing the profitable application of modern looms include the weaving process itself (machine, users, fabric systems) and local parameters (labor costs, taxes). Because recessionary business cycles demand Quick Response manufacturing techinques in fabric manufacturing, operational sequences should be streamlined. Weaving system from Sulzer Ruti offer quick style changeability that reduces downtime for style and warp change and increases productivity. Sulzer Ruti has experienced success with looms for protective technical textiles, denim jacquard fabric, and high fashion wool and worsted fabrics.