(under subclass 88) Spreader including rotatable means dimensioned and positioned to engage the traveling web increment at the selvage area only and effecting outward spreading of the selvage by either (a) being mounted for rotation about an axis parallel to the face of the web and at an acute forward angle in the direction of the web travel or (b) mounted for rotation about said parallel axis and being of such surface configuration as to direct said selvage outwardly.
