A sheet fabrication apparatus includes: a fiber separation unit that micronizes an ingredient; a first sensor unit that measures a temperature in a first space including the fiber separation unit; a first air conditioning unit that adjusts the temperature in the first space; a fabrication unit that works the fiber separated articles obtained by micronizing the ingredient by the fiber separation unit; a second sensor unit that measures at least either a temperature or a humidity at a mounting position of the fabrication unit; and a control unit that controls the first air conditioning unit on the basis of at least any of measurement results of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit.

The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a spinnable and/or needlable Kapok fibre fraction, and/or Kapok fibre blend with one or more other fibres in a range of from 100% to 10% by weight, comprising the steps of: a. sorting the longest and cleanest fibres for spinning, by subjecting the fibres to an air stream directed towards a deposition area with a sorting wall, whereby a longer fibre fraction is collected behind the sorting wall, to obtain a short staple Kapok fibre base having an average length of from 10 to 20 mm; b. adjusting the average moisture content of the kapok fibre base to an average measured moisture content in the range of from 8% to 12% moisture, to obtain moisture- and length-adjusted Kapok fibres, and, optionally c. blending the moisture-and length-adjusted Kapok fibres with the second fibre base, to obtain a Kapok-comprising fibre blend.

The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a spinnable and/or needlable Kapok fibre fraction, and/or Kapok fibre blend with one or more other fibres in a range of from 100% to 10% by weight, comprising the steps of: a. sorting the longest and cleanest fibres for spinning, by subjecting the fibres to an air stream directed towards a deposition area with a sorting wall, whereby a longer fibre fraction is collected behind the sorting wall, to obtain a short staple Kapok fibre base having an average length of from 10 to 20 mm; b. adjusting the average moisture content of the kapok fibre base to an average measured moisture content in the range of from 8% to 12% moisture, to obtain moisture- and length-adjusted Kapok fibres, and, optionally c. blending the moisture-and length-adjusted Kapok fibres with the second fibre base, to obtain a Kapok-comprising fibre blend.

Some embodiments are directed to a method and a device that allows fragile fibers, such as carbon fibers, for example, to be recycled so that they can be reused in a new form.

Some embodiments are directed to a method and a device that allows fragile fibers, such as carbon fibers, for example, to be recycled so that they can be reused in a new form.

A preparation device prepares a sample of textile fibers, in particular cotton fibers, applicable to analysis and/or measuring apparatuses respectively for analyzing and/or measuring characteristics of the textile fibers forming the sample. The preparation device includes a comb body that can be coupled in a sliding manner along a rectilinear guide that faces a perforated plate against which to press a mass of textile fibers forming protuberances projecting from the holes of the perforated plate. The comb body is arranged to grip tufts of textile fibers from such protuberances. The preparation device also includes at least one brush that is mounted in a sliding manner along a rectilinear guide facing the perforated plate and that is arranged to brush the textile fibers forming the protuberances before the comb body grips the tufts.

A system for recycling textiles includes a sorting module configured to automatically remove trims and to sort textiles into the fabric streams; a first decoloring system configured to receive the non-black and white cotton fabric stream and to provide a de-colored cotton fabric stream; a dry sanitization system configured to provide a sanitized cotton fabric stream and a sanitized polyester fabric stream; a second decoloring system configured to provide a semi de-colored cotton/polyester blend fabric stream; a fabric separation system configured to provide pure polyester fiber; a decoloring system configured to provide a de-colored polyester fabric stream; a cotton fiber recovery system configured to receive the de-colored or black or white and sanitized cotton fabric, and sanitized denim fabric streams; and a polyester fiber recovery system configured to receive the de-colored or black or white and sanitized polyester fabric streams.

A system for recycling textiles includes a sorting module configured to automatically remove trims and to sort textiles into the fabric streams; a first decoloring system configured to receive the non-black and white cotton fabric stream and to provide a de-colored cotton fabric stream; a dry sanitization system configured to provide a sanitized cotton fabric stream and a sanitized polyester fabric stream; a second decoloring system configured to provide a semi de-colored cotton/polyester blend fabric stream; a fabric separation system configured to provide pure polyester fiber; a decoloring system configured to provide a de-colored polyester fabric stream; a cotton fiber recovery system configured to receive the de-colored or black or white and sanitized cotton fabric, and sanitized denim fabric streams; and a polyester fiber recovery system configured to receive the de-colored or black or white and sanitized polyester fabric streams.

The present invention refers to a preparation device (10) for preparing a sample of textile fibers, in particular cotton fibers, applicable to analysis and/or measuring apparatuses respectively for analyzing and/or measuring characteristics of the textile fibers forming said sample, wherein the preparation device (10) comprises a comb body (11) that can be coupled in a sliding manner along a rectilinear guide (12) that faces a perforated plate (13) against which to press a mass (M) of textile fibers forming protuberances projecting from the holes of the perforated plate (13), wherein the comb body (11) is arranged to grip tufts of textile fibers from such protuberances and is characterized in that it comprises at least one brush (14) that is mounted in a sliding manner along a rectilinear guide facing the perforated plate (13) and that is arranged to brush the textile fibers forming the protuberances before the comb body grips said tufts.

An apparatus suitable for separating particles and methods for using such apparatus are provided.