*** Welcome to piglix ***

Willy (textile machine)


A willy or twilly is a machine used in the textile industry, comprising a hollow cone or cylinder with internal spikes which revolves, opening and cleaning wool, cotton, or flax. Terms used have included wool-mill, willow (especially for cotton), willey, twilley, and devil. The process has been called willowing, willying, or woolleying.



...
Wikipedia

...