Take care not to damage the thread with any sharp instrument that may be used to cut open the carton.
Once opened - pull the plastic bag liner over the sides of the case to prevent contact of the spandex liner, which could disturb the wind and affect the performance in knitting.
Although not an absolute requirement, some users of spandex fibers prefer to open cartons in the same environment in which it will be processed for a period of 24 hours prior to its use.
Removal of packages
Remove the returnable black separator tray by grasping the handle holds and pulling straight up to prevent contact with the layer of spandex packages below.
Grasp the spandex package by positioning the thumb (not thumb nail) in the top center of the package with one or more of the remaining fingers placed inside the tube, again avoid contact with the edges or shoulders of the package.
Handle only one package at a time. Stacking, cradling or otherwise transporting more than one tube or cone at a time dramatically increases the likelihood that the package may be bumped and the wind may be
The use of a tray, pin truck or other suitable carrier is recommended for handling multiple packages by one operator.
Inspection
Briefly inspect the package for "fall-overs" (spandex ends fallen off the edge of the package). If "fall-overs" are found, clear by lightly pinching the top center of the package with the thumb and forefinger (do not pinch with fingernails) and pulling the spandex over the edge of the package until a single end remains, or gently roll the "fall-off" ends back onto the surface of the package using the fleshy part of your palm, which must be free of
callouses or skin burns.
