LPT 312: Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology (1+1)

QUALITY CONTROL OF BRISTLES

• Indian bristles are exported to several European countries.
• These are shipped to London in cases of 100 lbs net weight from Bombay and Calcutta seaports.
  • Bristles of 121 mm or above fetch very good prices due to heavy demand; white bristles are sold at about 25% higher rate than dark bristles.
  • It may be noted that fine, soft bristles with small flag are highly suited for making shaving brush and painting flat varnish.
  • As a trade malpractice, grey and black bristles are sometimes with ox or horsetail hair or vegetable fibres or artificial fibres.
  • Some traders to the extent of reclaiming bristles obtained from old and used brushes.