Processing of Wool

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What is the first step in the processing of wool?

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Shearing

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What does shearing involve?

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The removal of the fleece of the sheep from its body.

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How often are sheep sheared?

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Once a year, mainly during the spring season.

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What is grading and sorting in wool processing?

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The breaking down of the fleece based on the overall quality.

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Why is fleece sorted into separate piles?

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Because the fleece from the same sheep may be different from different parts of the body.

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What is raw or grease wool?

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The wool obtained directly from the sheep.

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What is done to raw wool during the washing and scouting step?

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It is washed thoroughly with soap or detergents to remove dirt, dust, and grease.

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What are the byproducts of washing wool used for?

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They are saved and used in a variety of household products.

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What happens during the carding process?

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The dried wool is passed through rollers with metal teeth that straighten and blend it into slivers.

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What is the purpose of spinning in wool processing?

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To pull the web into narrow strands and twist them into yarn.