Comb

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001250",
  "term": "Comb",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A process in textile manufacturing that removes short fibers, neps, and impurities from cotton or wool fibers, aligning the remaining longer fibers parallel to each other. This results in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous yarn. Combed cotton, for example, is known for its softness and reduced pilling compared to carded cotton.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "see_also": [
    "comby"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kamm",
    "es": "peine",
    "fr": "peigne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/comb/"
}