Question
Write various steps for processing fibres into wool.
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Answer
The various steps for processing fibres into wool are as follows:
- Shearing The first step is to remove fleece of the sheep along with thin layer of skin. This process is called shearing.
- Scouring In this step, the sheared hair is washed thoroughly to remove grease, dust and dirt.
- Sorting In this step, different textures of hair are separated or sorted.
- Separating burrs Burrs are small fluffy fibres which are picked out from the hair.
- Dyeing The fibres are dyed in various colours, as the original colours of fleece are usually black, white or brown.
- Rolling In this process, the fibres are straightened, combed and rolled into yarn. And the fibres now as wool are ready to be woven.
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