Article Info

Article Title
Does Pre-drafting Impact Consistency?
Author
Terri Guerette
Issue date
Spring 2026
Issue number
52
Issue topic
Experimental
Description
Pre-drafting fiber – the process of stretching out and thinning roving or top to a manageable size before spinning – is a common recommendation for a new spinner. But how does pre-drafting fiber affect our yarns? This article compares spinning with and without pre-drafting the fiber to see how the effect on the final yarns, using both combed top and carded fiber and three different fibers.
Article topic list
experimenting, Romney, Corriedale, Merino, bamboo, pre-drafting, drum carder, short forward draft, 2-ply, combed top, batts, rolags, consistency, loft