What is another word for machine carding?
Pronunciation: [məʃˈiːn kˈɑːdɪŋ] (IPA) 
Machine carding is a process of preparing fibers for textile production. There are several synonyms for this term including carding machine, carder, combing machine, and drum carder. Each of these terms refers to a machine or device that is used to arrange and separate fibers in preparation for spinning into yarn. While there are slight differences between each of these terms, they all refer to the same basic process of preparing fibers for textile production. Machine carding has been used for centuries and continues to be an important step in creating high-quality textiles and other products made from natural fibers.
