Editing Damask (section)

==Modern usage==
In the 19th century, the invention of the [[Jacquard loom]] which was automated with a system of punched cards, made weaving damask faster and cheaper.<ref name="World Textiles" />
[[File:Jacquard-Webstuhl Museum Tuch und Technik.jpg|thumb|Antique Jacquard loom]]
Modern damasks are woven on computerized Jacquard looms.<ref name="text">Kadolph, Sara J., ed.: ''Textiles'', 10th edition, Pearson/Prentice-Hall, 2007, {{ISBN|0-13-118769-4}}, p. 251</ref> Damask weaves are commonly produced in monochromatic (single-colour) weaves in silk, linen or synthetic fibres such as [[rayon]] and feature patterns of flowers, fruit and other designs. The long floats of satin-woven warp and weft threads cause soft highlights on the fabric which reflect light differently according to the position of the observer. Damask weaves appear most commonly in table linens and furnishing fabrics, but they are also used for clothing.<ref name="World Textiles" /> The damask weave is prevalent in the fashion industry due to its versatility and high-quality finish. Damask is often used for mid-to-high-quality garments—associating itself with higher quality brands/labels.