ABSTRACT
The process of combing should not cause loss of fi bres longer than the pre-selected length, result in fi bre breakages, permit fi bres shorter than the pre-selected length in the combed sliver, introduce periodic irregularities
in sliver due to piecing waves or repetitive web defects or disturb the fi bre parallelization by introducing defects such as wild piecing or air disturbances in the web.
