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How much loss is there?

April 26, 2017loss

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How much loss is there?

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Well that depends on how much dirt is in the fleece to start with. But after the dirt is gone, the loss is generally minimal, about 10%. Some is lost in rollers, and second cuts and tender tips can cause slubs (lumps in the yarn) that cause some loss.