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Which process involves exposing flax stems to dew and sunlight to rot the outer portions of the stem?
Which process involves exposing flax stems to dew and sunlight to rot the outer portions of the stem?
- Stream retting (correct)
- Heckling
- Scutching
- Breaking
What is the purpose of the rippling process in flax harvesting?
What is the purpose of the rippling process in flax harvesting?
- To remove the outer woody covering of the stem
- To remove the seed pods (correct)
- To dry the stems
- To extract the flax fibers
Why is dew retting hardly used today?
Why is dew retting hardly used today?
- It damages the flax fibers
- It produces low-quality linen
- It requires a lot of time and space (correct)
- It is harmful to the environment
Which substance seals the flax fibers together just beneath the outer covering of the flax stem?
Which substance seals the flax fibers together just beneath the outer covering of the flax stem?
What is the primary purpose of breaking and scutching in the processing of flax fibres?
What is the primary purpose of breaking and scutching in the processing of flax fibres?
What is the purpose of hackling or combing in the processing of flax fibres?
What is the purpose of hackling or combing in the processing of flax fibres?
Which best describes the microscopic properties of flax fibre based on the text?
Which best describes the microscopic properties of flax fibre based on the text?
What distinguishes wet spinning from dry spinning in flax fibre processing?
What distinguishes wet spinning from dry spinning in flax fibre processing?
Why is it imperative to remove impurities from raw wool?
Why is it imperative to remove impurities from raw wool?
What is the main purpose of grading the fleece according to the text?
What is the main purpose of grading the fleece according to the text?
What is the significance of sending wool for scouring after grading?
What is the significance of sending wool for scouring after grading?
What is the difference between 'lamb's wool' and 'pulled wool' as mentioned in the text?
What is the difference between 'lamb's wool' and 'pulled wool' as mentioned in the text?
