1. Plural of carding; the process of combing fibers (such as wool or cotton) to align them before spinning into yarn.
Usage: textile manufacturing term; usually used in plural or as a mass noun
2. Fibers that have been carded; the material produced by the carding process.
Usage: textile manufacturing

Examples

• The mill processes raw wool through several cardings to prepare it for spinning.
• Fine cardings of merino wool are prized for their softness.
• The cardings were sent to the next stage of production.
• Hand cardings of cotton require patience and skill.
• Quality cardings depend on proper alignment of the fibers.