Shelter and clothing; a textbook of the household arts (1920)
Kinne, Helen, 1861-1917. [from old catalog], Cooley, Anna M. (Anna Maria), b. 1874, joint author · New York, The Macmillan company · leaf 178
Courtesy oj m. j. tv nuoaoi. Fig. 68. —Wool combing. This machine is used in the manufacture of highgrade wools. There is much waste. Worsted yarns are made from wool that is prepared forspinning so that the fibers lie parallel. It is stronger thanwoolen yarn. Long wool is used, and it goes through… … Fig. 69. — From raw wool to cloth. Showing reduction in size of roving, ap it pass^s from machine to machine. 157 158 SHELTER AND CLOTHING Combed worsted yarn of fine quality is used for high gradeworsted materials and underwear. Woolen yarn is notcombed, but carded a great deal so that the fibers…
Home Economics · Textile industry and fabrics
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