sliver (textile material)

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Scope note
A continuous ribbon or band of loose, untwisted fiber that is used to spin yarn. A sliver is created by carding or combing fiber and drawing it into parallel strips that are then ready for drawing, roving, or slubbing.
sliver
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024