Current cotton drawing frame dust control methods emphasize local exhaust ventilation of the machine's drafting zone. Exhaust volumes applied by five major textile companies for three (3) representative frame models - Platt Saco Lowell's Versamatic^® Type 746, Rieter's Model D 0/6, and Zinser's Type 720-typically range from 800 cfm to 1500 cfm. Modification of the manufacturer's integrated exhaust air filtration system is common by connection to large-scale centralized filtration equipment. An alternative approach involves the use of the manufacturer-supplied internal fan ducted to an external filter box, with fur-type fabric media which is cleaned manually based on static pressure requirements. Both techniques have been shown successful in controlling drawing area dust conditions to below the 200 µg/m³ OSHA PEL. The respirable dust contribution from creel operation has been found to be minimal, and exhaust ventilation of this machine segment is unnecessary to maintain adequate control.