Stenter

[2][3] The machine works by holding the fabric's edges while it is fed from rollers, allowing it to advance gradually while maintaining its dimensions.

Stenter is derived from "tenter", which has its origins in the Latin word tendere, meaning "to stretch", passing through an intermediate French stage.

[5] During the cleaning process, after squeezing out excess water, crumpled woolen cloth needed to be straightened and dried under tension; otherwise, it would shrink.

The machine may be equipped with a padding mangle, which is useful in squeezing excess moisture and applying various finishes [7] such as wrinkle-free, water repellent, waterproof, anti-static, or flame retardant.

There are various optional attachments such as a tendamatic, weft straightener, bowing and skew cameras, or ones that can affect over-feeding, edge gumming and trimming, or residual moisture control which help increase its functionality and usage.