[Jacob-list] processing

[Linda]

I spoke with my fiber processor at SAFF about my higher than usual loss 
on my last run. Some people thought that because of our exceptionally 
wet and muddy winter the raw fleeces would be dirtier. My processor said 
he didn't notice that my fleeces were especially mud caked. He did say 
that the carder tends to toss out shorter fibers so if I had sent a 
batch with mixed length fibers I would lose more. I did send a couple of 
runs sorted by color which included varied staples lengths. I think that 
is probably the reason I had a higher loss on some runs.
Linda
On 10/1/2012 7:13 PM, Linda wrote:

> What is your usual loss in processing raw (well skirted) Jacob fleece 

> to roving using a commercial mill?

>

> Thanks,

> Linda


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