Wool Carding and Combing: With Notes on Sheep Breeding and Wool Growing (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Aldred F. Barker

9780267868094: Wool Carding and Combing: With Notes on Sheep Breeding and Wool Growing (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026786809X ISBN 13: 9780267868094

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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From fleece to finished fiber, learn the practical path of wool production and processing.

This authoritative guide invites readers into the early stages of wool manufacture, showing how common wool and hair producing animals contribute to the textile supply. With notes on sheep breeding and Mendelian ideas, the book explains both the science and the industry side of wool.

In clear, workmanlike terms, it surveys the animals behind our wools, the methods used to prepare, scour, and finish fiber, and the equipment that drives modern wool work. It also explains why water quality, soap, and controlled chemistry matter to the look, feel, and strength of the final fabric.

How wool and hair producing animals are categorized and valued for fiber.
Everyday processes from washing to carbonising and drying, with practical cautions.
Breeding concepts and historical context that shaped modern wools.
Descriptions of key equipment and the roles they play in wool preparation.

Ideal for readers seeking a practical introduction to the wool industry, from farm to factory floor, and for anyone curious about how the earliest steps impact finished textiles.

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