Sort and Weigh Fiber
1 hourRemove vegetable matter, separate by staple length, and record dry weight for WOF calculations.
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Remove vegetable matter, separate by staple length, and record dry weight for WOF calculations.
Fill pot with water, add fiber scour or Unicorn Power Scour at manufacturer ratio, heat gradually.
Lift fiber gently, rinse in same temp water, repeat scour if lanolin or grease remains.
Air dry completely or overnight before mordant — wet weight skews WOF calculations.
Removes lanolin, oils, and dirt — unmordanted grease blocks dye penetration.
Agitation + hot water + soap felts wool irreversibly.
Heating water before adding fiber prevents uneven shock but pot still scalds.
Wet wool smell strong — ventilate indoor scouring area.