Fabric Spreading Machines
Prepare fabric for cutting faster. Our robust fabric spreading machines support efficient material handling across a wide range of fabric types, weights and roll sizes.
They feed, align and spread fabric with consistent tension, smoothing creases to deliver flat, ready-to-cut material to the cutting table.
Why choose Assyst Bullmer for fabric spreading machines? Controlled spreading. Flexible systems. Material tracking. UK-based support.
Consistent fabric lays
Spread material evenly to support accurate cutting and reduce waste.
Customisable cutting areas
Choose a system suited to your fabric and production needs.
Less manual work
Automate fabric preparation to save time on the production line.
Connected production
Combine spreading with Assyst Bullmer’s material handling and cutting equipment.
UK-based support
Access technical advice, UK-based spares and ongoing servicing support.
Which fabric spreading machine is right for you?
| Model | Best for | Highlights and Key materials |
|---|---|---|
| Compact E 100/200 | Clothing, upholstery and technical textiles | Synchronised unrolling and one-way or face-to-face spreading. Materials: Normal, sensitive and technical textiles |
| Compact E 600 | Upholstery, clothing, automotive and composite production | Cradle system and cut-off attachment. Materials: Woven and non-woven textiles, composites, synthetics and PVC. |
Our fabric spreading machines
Explore fabric spreaders for fashion, upholstery, automotive, composites and technical textile production.
Compact E 100/200
Materials
Normal, sensitive and technical textiles
Industries
Fashion, upholstery and technical textile production
Base
Synchronised fabric unrolling matched to carriage speed for a smooth lay.
Specification
- Working width Up to 2200mm
- Maximum roll weight 100 kg
- Maximum roll diameter 500mm
Options
- Locked or turntable unrolling carriage
- Manual or air-cushion threading
- One-way or face-to-face spreading
Compact E 600
Materials
Woven and non-woven technical textiles, composites, synthetics, printed textiles and PVC
Industries
Fashion, upholstery, automotive, technical textile and composite production
Base
- Cradle system for tension-free spreading
- Lightweight, sturdy construction
- Fast and accurate cut-off attachment
Specification
- Working width Up to 2200mm
- Maximum roll weight 100 kg
- Maximum roll diameter 500mm
Options
- Material tracking via software interface
- Air separation
Ready to talk through your production requirements?
Our UK-based team can help you find a fabric spreading system suited to your materials, production volumes and existing processes.
Call us: 01924 373900
Email us: sales@assystbullmer.co.uk
Build spreading machines into your cutting workflow
A fabric spreader prepares material for cutting, but it’s only one part of a production line.
We also supply automated roll storage, feeding systems and textile feeding cradles to help manage fabric before it reaches the spreading stage.
Once material has been spread, it can move to a cutting table for manual or automated cutting. The wider range includes digital cutting machines, CAD design and nesting software.
If you already have equipment in place, chat to our team. We can discuss which products may fit your workflow and where further checks are needed before choosing a system.
Benefits of our fabric spreading machines
Prepare fabric for cutting faster
- Automate feeding and spreading to reduce manual handling
- Adjust feed and spreading speed separately to suit different fabrics
- Return the spreader to the loading position at the end of a roll
Keep fabric flat and aligned
- Align materials with lateral guidance, pre-centring and electronic edge control
- Maintain consistent tension and smooth creases as fabric is spread
- Deliver flat, even layers ready for cutting
Give operators more control
- Adjust spreading speed during operation using the control handle
- Access settings through a touchscreen interface
- Use fault-cut mode to trim fabric flaws during spreading
Match the spreading method to the material
- Use synchronised unrolling for a smooth lay with the Compact E 100/200
- Spread technical textiles and composites with the Compact E 600’s cradle system
- Choose a pallet or cradle system to suit your material and spreading method
Assyst Bullmer Spreading Guide
Fabric spreading machines for different industries
Fashion and garment production
Create consistent fabric lays ready for cutting clothing components. The Compact E 100/200 offers one-way spreading or, with a turntable pallet, face-to-face spreading.
Upholstery and home textiles
Prepare upholstery and furnishing fabrics for cutting with less manual handling. Both Compact E models serve upholstery production. The right choice depends on the fabric and how it needs to be spread.
Automotive production
Spread suitable textiles for automotive applications using the Compact E 600. Its cradle system supports controlled spreading before the material moves to the cutting stage.
Technical textiles and composites
The Compact E 100/200 handles normal, sensitive and technical textiles. For suitable composites and other technical materials, the Compact E 600 provides a cradle system designed for tension-free spreading.
What are fabric spreading machines?
A fabric spreading machine, also called a fabric spreader, feeds and lays material from a roll onto a fabric spreading table or cutting table. It aligns the fabric and helps maintain consistent tension as each layer is spread.
This produces flat, ready-to-cut material and reduces the manual work involved in preparing it. Depending on the model and configuration, the machine may handle rolls using a pallet or cradle.
Assyst Bullmer’s two spreading systems are used for applications including clothing, upholstery, technical textiles and composites.
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