This paper reports on a new concept in lint cleaning at cotton gins. Researchers at the U. S. Cotton Ginning Laboratory, ARS, USDA, Stoneville, MS are investigating the use of air and revolving-screen or inclined cylinder type lint cleaners in combination with one saw-cylinder lint cleaner. This proposed new lint-cleaning process, which is less aggressive than those utilizing two or more saw-type lint cleaners, should result in lower short fiber content and nep formation in ginned lint but produce acceptable market bale values for the grower.