Design and Implementation of an Automated Production Line in Handloom Industry in Galle

Abstract

The Handloom Textile Industry in Sri Lanka has a centuries old history. This tradition of handloom weaving has been brought down from generation to generation in the country but still it uses the traditional methods and machineries for the weaving process. Although the industry has spread along the southern coastal area and also it has a good demand for the products from the tourists and the natives, the current production process is incapable to meet the increasing demand with traditional technologies.