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b) to add relatively small quantities of water to textile materials (raw materials, fibres, slivers, yarns and fabrics).
NOTE:
The object of conditioning is to bring textiles to an agreed moisture content for sale, or to facilitate later processing. Among the methods used for applying water are:
1. mechanical means during gilling (q.v.) or winding;
2. the use of conditioning machines; and
3. storing in an atmosphere of very high relative humidity.
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