Processing and Grading of Wool
Raghy Radhakrishnan*
Dept. of LPM, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Pondicherry (605 009), India
J. Tamizhkumaran
Veterinary Services, Dvara E Dairy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (600 113), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Blood system, Grading, Processing, Wool
Abstract
The value and final usage of wool are determined by a number of characteristics, including fineness, length, colour and appearance. One of the most crucial of these quality variables is fineness, which refers to the fibre diameter, grade and distribution. Whether or not the wool is utilised for a suit, jumper, blanket or pair of socks mostly depends on its fineness. The average diameter or thickness of the fibres is generally referred to as grade. The American or Blood method, the Spinning Count system and the Micron type system are the three ways of grading wool that are most frequently used in the United States. The average fibre diameter is measured by all three techniques and they are all comparable. This article discuss about the steps involved in processing and grading of wool.
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