Napper Tender

Tends machine that raises fibers on surface of cloth to give cloth soft, fluffy texture...

Tends machine that raises fibers on surface of cloth to give cloth soft, fluffy texture: Positions truck of folded cloth at entry end of machine or mounts roll of cloth on machine brackets. Sews cloth to leader in napper with surface to be napped contacting napping cylinder. Feeds each lot of cloth through machine for specified number of nappings. Examines and feels cloth to determine that finish conforms to standards. Ravels seams between cloth lots and doffs machine. May mark lot numbers on cloth with crayon. May turn handwheels to change machine speed and adjust cloth tension according to texture of cloth. May be designated according to type of material napped as Silk Brusher (textile); Sueding-Machine Tender (textile).