A cheeser is a specialized winding spool used to hold yarn in a cylindrical shape known as a cheese. Unlike a cone, a cheese has straight sides and lacks a taper, which allows for consistent tension during high-speed unwinding. Operators use these primarily in the final twisting and finishing stages before the yarn is warped or dyed.
Heard on the job
Load the empty cheesers onto the winder before we start the next batch of cotton blend.