The diagram illustrates the process of wool production.
Overall, the production of wool involves two main stages: initial preparation and spinning, which is followed by three end uses – recycling, knitting, and manufacturing carpets and jackets. While some stages require manual input, others are automated.
The first stage begins with shearing the sheep. The raw wool is then cleaned to remove impurities, dried, and spun by a machine. After spinning, the wool is separated into tufts, which are small fibres prepared for further processing.
In the next stage, the tufts are stored in a storage area, where they are sorted according to colour. The stored wool is then processed into balls of yarn. These balls are either knitted manually or used in the production of carpets and jackets. Any leftover wool is sent for recycling.
