Carding and spinning

Carding is a delicate and essential step, in which the wool tufts are passed between rollers covered with tiny metal points to align the fibres and remove further impurities. The result is a soft, even web of wool, ready for spinning. This process requires precision, patience and a thorough knowledge of the material, ensuring that every fibre is oriented in the right direction to achieve a high-quality product.

Processes

  1. Passing the wool between rollers and drums fitted with metal points
  2. Separating, aligning and purifying the fibres
  3. Creating an even web of wool

Products

  1. Carded wool: a soft web, ready for spinning or felting

Detail of the carding machine

The rollers of the carding machine, with fine metal points that separate and align the fibres.

Daily processing capacity: 5 kg

Home spinning

Our collaborators spin the carded wool at home, delivered to them by the person in charge of the wool house. They spin using a spinning wheel, called “Firadell” in dialect. Spinning 1 kg of wool takes up to 30 hours.