What is Worsted Wool? Well, the differences between woollens and worsteds begin at the carding stage. ‘Carding’ is one of the processes which untangles the wool fibers and lays them straight, side by side. It also helps to clean the fibers of debris. Both woollens and worsteds are carded.

‘Combing’ is the next process in establishing what is worsted wool. Combing removes shorter length fibers and helps to further straighten the fibers and lay them parallel. Combing also helps to clean more…



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