Controlling fugitive lint continues to be of critical concern to textile services providers. Combustible lint poses a serious fire hazard. Anyone who’s witnessed the lightning speed at which lint can spread a fire throughout a plant via overhead joists can attest to the danger. 
 
Although there are many ways to deal with lint, they all fall into one of two basic categories: a managed or an engineered approach. Even though the goal is the same, the principles underlying each approach are vastly different. Let’s examine each alternative, and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.
 
MANAGED ...