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Terminology: Fleece Positive Negative Longer, denser fleece More character Finer, higher quality Extremely crimpy fleece Longer stapled fleece Brighter colored More uniform in grade and length Stronger fiber Freer of black fiber Scour out a higher yield   Lacks character; poor condition Harsh, low quality Coarse, frowsy fleece Short stapled Lacks color and luster Uneven, coarse fleece Matted, cottony fleece Contained too much black fiber Scour a low yield
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