A heddle frame comprises two uprights and two crossbeams, each of which is provided with a catching member adapted to receive a corresponding end of at least one heddle, while there are also provided damping means, mounted to at least one corresponding catching member, which are placed opposite surfaces for direct abutment of the catching member against the at least one heddle. The catching member is formed by at least one bent metal sheet retains the damping means by cooperation of their complimentary shapes and/or by adhesion.