Explain the process of obtaining fiber from wool with diagrm
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Explanation:
-scouring- the process of washing the fleece of a sheep to remove dirt,dust and greece. sorting- the process of seperating good quality wool fromm inferior quality wool. -combing- the process of removing burrs[tiny knots] from the fleece. -dyeing- the fibres obtained after combing is dyed into various colours
WOOL AND ITS EXTRACTION - DEFINITION
Wool is one of the most important animal fibers which are used as a textile fibre. Woolen fabric holds a greater market than other textile fabrics. Wools are mainly obtained from animals like sheep, angora goats, yak.
Steps to Obtain Wool from Sheep:
1. Shearing
2. Scouring
3. Sorting
4. Fibre called burr is picked out from the hair
5. Dying
6. Spinning
CONVERSION FROM FIBRES TO WOOL - DEFINITION
The process of making fibre into wool follows shearing, scouring, sorting, cleaning of burrs, dyeing, straightening, combing and finally rolling into yarn.
SHEARING, SCOURING, SORTING - EXAMPLE
Shearing: Shearing is when the animals fleece is cut off; this does not hurt them.
Scouring: Before yarn can be spun, the raw wool is scoured to remove dirt, grease and sweat.
IDENTIFY OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS IN WOOL INDUSTRY - EXAMPLE
Workers in wool industry get infected by a bacterium, anthrax, which causes a fatal blood disease called sorters disease.
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