1. coarse fiber removed during the combing of wool or hair
Usage: textile industry

Examples

• The textile worker separated the kemp from the fine wool fibers.
• Kemp must be removed to produce high-quality yarn.
• The presence of kemp can make fabric feel rough and scratchy.
• Cashmere processing involves careful removal of kemp fibers.
• The combing machine efficiently extracted the kemp from the raw wool.