CHAPTER X 

 MANUFACTURING 



Woollen and Worsted Method Tops Yarns. 



GREASY wool has to undergo a large number of processes before it 

 is converted into the beautiful woollen fabrics that are made from 

 it at the present time. There are two distinct branches of wool 

 manufacture. They are known as Woollens and Worsteds. 

 Woollens consist of all rough Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, etc. 

 Worsteds consist of all fine Worsted Suitings, Twills, and goods 

 with a smooth woven surface. I will first explain the different 

 processes in the manufacture of woollens. 



After the wool has been scoured it is dyed into whatever colours 

 decided upon, and then dried. 



After dyeing the wool is put into a teasling machine, which 

 thoroughly opens up the wool, throwing it out in a light, feathery 

 state. 



Burring is the next operation. Some burring machines crush 

 the burr, the residue being removed during the carding. This 

 method is rather detrimental to the wool, making it hard and 

 dead to the touch. A more modern method of removing burr 

 is by Morel's system. The Morel machine takes the place of 

 the top divider of the carder, the wool being run on to a drum 

 covered with thousands of fine wire teeth set very close to one 

 another. The wool fibres sink down in between the wire teeth, 

 but the burrs and seeds, being too large to follow, have to remain 

 on top. As the wire-covered roller revolves it comes in contact 

 with a set of revolving blades working so close to it that as the 



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