What is the step of laying wet fiber on felt called?

Couching.

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Why: The wet mat of fiber is laid on a damp cloth or felt in a process called couching.

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Answer: Couching. The wet mat of fiber is laid on a damp cloth or felt in a process called couching.

  1. Papermaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papermaking
    laid on top of a damp cloth or felt in a process called "couching"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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