Carding wastes can be reduced on the average by about one-half (23/4 % of lap weight) without lowering yarn appearance or yarn strength. Flat strips and motes and fly comprise about 3/4 of the total carding wastes; it is in the control of these wastes that the greatest saving is realized.
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Bogdan, J.F. , and Feng, I.Y.T., "Neps and How to Control Them," Textile World102: 5, 91-106 (May 1952).
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Cheng, R., and Morton, W.E., "Control of Flat Strips in Carding," J. Textile Inst.42: 8, 442-455 (August 1951).
