biker Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 On a relatives certificate of 1890 her job was given as a silk carder.Was it just somebody who put silk on a card or is there more to it?I would be greatful for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Carding is the process by which raw fibres such as wool are prepared for spinning. It's done by passing the fibre between brush-like pads or drums to align the individual fibres. More info here. Just had a quick search and found this article about silk preparation from the early 1900s: Product per cocoon.-The average cocoon reels off about three hundred yards in a single thread. It will be recalled that there may be as many as 4,000 yards in a cocoon, but considerable is brushed off in the outer floss, and a portion near the inside will not reel well; hence only the middle of the fiber can be saved in the form of one long thread. The very best cocoons reel off as high as four hundred yards. Cocoon wastes.-The portions that are not reeled are used in making coarser yarns by carding, combing, and spinning as with the other textiles. The longer fibers are often carded and combed as in making worsteds. There are spinners in the knitting group who might be able to help with more details about the carding process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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