Introduction to Carding Process

Carding Process

• The primary objective of the carding process is to align and clean the cotton fibers.
• One of the objectives of cleaning the cotton completely in the carding process is to remove impurities and dirt.
• Converting cotton into a regular, round strip in the carding process aims to achieve uniformity and orientation of fibers.
• The purpose of eliminating a specific percentage of very short cotton fibers in the carding process is to improve the strength and quality of the fibers.

Raschel Machines

• The gauge of Raschel machines is expressed by the number of needles per inch.
• Raschel machines typically have two warp groups and four bar guides.
• The function of the sinker in Raschel stitch formation is to form loops and guide the yarn.
• The primary characteristic of fabric structures produced on Raschel machines is their warp-knitted structure.
• During step 5 of Raschel stitch formation, the needle inserts the yarn into the existing loops to form a new loop.

Learn about the carding process and its objectives including opening the cotton fibers, cleaning the cotton, increasing fiber blending, and eliminating impurities. Understand the significance of the carding process in textile manufacturing.