O o d h e a d p u b L i s h I n g L i m I t e d

Abstract: This chapter discusses the measurement and specification of raw
wool and wool sliver, providing an overview of the current status of wool
fibre metrology, highlighting the major advances that have occurred in the
past 50 years. The chapter first provides definitions of relevant terms,
outlines the principles of wool metrology, its applications within the wool
industry and the statistical methods employed. Development, standardisation
and regulation of the measurement systems are then described. Finally,
advances, latest developments and future trends in wool metrology are
discussed in the context of the important physical characteristics of raw wool
and sliver.
Key words: wool fibre diameter, wool staple length and strength, wool
colour, wool quality, quality control in wool processing.