Article · 1 page · German
A short 1927 German trade article describing a new patented finishing machine from Ernst Geßner A.-G. (Aue, Saxony) that gives cotton fabrics a wool-like hand. The machine kneads the cloth between pairs of spring-loaded needle rollers and counter-pressure rollers, loosening threads and weave so the fabric becomes softer, fuller and denser in warp and weft. The article covers roller adjustment, running speed up to 140 m/min, tension-free fabric transport and the folding devices. A photo of the machine and before/after swatch photos accompany the text.