Fiber Processing

In the paper, the characteristics of alpaca fiber and the features of its product are introduced. According to the shortages of alpaca fiber, such as rigidity, small cohesive force for spinning, more wasters, low productivity and poor quality, the research focus on materials selection, spinning technical processes and quality control. The research indicates that the key problems above could solved by using a suit technical processes and proper parameters. Based on the results, large quantity and good quality of worsted alpaca yarn are produced. And the products are successfully used for making alpaca overcoats. more »

The article introduces alpaca and its fiber, and designs the proper yarn count and relative fabrics to meet the demands of markets according to the fact that the fiber of Alpaca is thicker than Merino wool, and has excerlent spinnability and unique performance of the fabric made of it. more »