Abstract: This invention relates in general to sheet material conveyor devices, and in particular to an apparatus to convey under controllable tension and under controllable speed sheet materials such as textile fabrics for the purpose of decoration. The apparatus comprises a feed means, a tensioning assembly, a drying assembly, a drive assembly, and a gearmotor with variable speed low RPM control.

Abstract: This invention relates in general to sheet material suspension devices, and in particular to an apparatus for the suspension and tension of fabric for the purpose of hand dyeing and painting. The apparatus comprises specially designed hooks for attaching the fabric to an elastic band which in turn is attached to a lightweight, collapsible support frame. The method involves unfolding the frame so the bars are substantially equidistant at their ends, placing the elastic in notches at the ends of the bars, pulling loops of the elastic through the notches, placing the hooks on the inside of the loops, and placing the hooks into the hem of the fabric.