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What Is Combed Top?

Combed top is a fiber preparation made by aligning fibers in the same direction and removing many shorter fibers and tangles. The result is a smooth, rope-like preparation that is easy to divide and control while spinning.

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Combed top is a fiber preparation made by aligning fibers in the same direction and removing many shorter fibers and tangles. The result is a smooth, rope-like preparation that is easy to divide and control while spinning.

For color-focused spinners, combed top is especially useful because a dyed braid can be split lengthwise or into color sections, giving you control over how the palette appears in the finished yarn.

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