A professional who keeps files of sample pads, slubbings (slightly twisted fibers), and yarns for color comparison and stock reference. Responsibilities include:

• Attaches identification tags indicating data, such as color blend, batch number, and date of shipment, to sample pads, slubbings, and yarns, and files them.
• Files order forms, formula cards, and color percentage cards.
• May make sample pads from slubbings (pad maker).