Step 1: Understand profile reed.
A profile reed is specially shaped to manage the airflow during weft insertion. It helps guide the yarn while reducing turbulence.
Step 2: Match technology.
Among the given options, only the air-jet loom uses air as the weft insertion medium. Hence, it requires a profile reed.
Step 3: Eliminate other looms.
Projectile, rapier, and shuttle looms use mechanical carriers for weft insertion and do not use profile reeds.