Opening, Cleaning, Blending of long staple Flashcards
1
Q
impurities of raw wool-natural
A
secretions, accretions, excretions
2
Q
impurities of raw wool-acquired
A
animal, vegetable, mineral
3
Q
impurities of raw wool-applied
A
tar/paint, branding fluid, dips/salves
4
Q
when does opening take place? fir wool
A
before or after scouring
5
Q
what is the fearnought?
A
spikes used for opening and mixing and used for very matted or recycled wool
6
Q
scouring is easiest with _water and _ pH
A
hot, hight
7
Q
what process happens after scouring?
A
drying
8
Q
what is carbonizing?
A
low acid spray to removed cellulose impurities from heavily contaminated wool
