Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by material processed]
7. textile working equipment
8. [textile fabricating tools and equipment]

Narrower term/s

• loop dryers

Anotations

Scope note:

General term for the mechanical equipment used to remove superfluous moisture content from fabrics or garments, comprising a broad range of devices utilizing a range of drying methods. Most typically, this equipment uses hot air to evaporate the fabric's liquid content.