Question

Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. Which are the missing steps? Add them.

Shearing, __________, Sorting, ________, __________, __________.

Answer 1

The steps involved in processing wool are:

Shearing:

1. It is the process of removing the fleece from sheep.
2. It is conducted in hot weather to ensure the sheep survive.

Scouring:

1. Scouring is the process of removal of dirt, grease, and dust from the hair removed.
2. This is done with the help of machines.

Sorting:

It is the process of segregating the hair based on texture.

Cleaning of burrs:

1. Burrs are tiny fibers present on the hair picked out in this step.
2. The hair is cleaned and dried.

Dyeing:

The fibers are dyed in different colors.

Rolling:

The fibers obtained are straightened out and rolled into a yarn.

Final answer: The sequence of processing wool is shearing, scouring, sorting, cleaning burrs, dyeing, and rolling.