Definition
A sliver that has been further processed by a combing machine. It serves as the feed material for subsequent drawing frames.
Use in the textile industry
Combed sliver is used primarily in worsted spinning and worsted weaving, where high uniformity and a smooth yarn character are required. The combing process removes short fibers (noils) and fiber neps, so that the combed sliver consists of parallel-aligned long fibers. It forms the basis for the production of high-quality yarns from wool, cotton, or man-made fibers.
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