Main design parameters of MCC (metallic card clothing)which include front angle, base width, tooth pitch, and tooth point dimensions are discussed to investigate the carding effect of MCC. Experimental results show that type C machine has the best carding effect, which is not ascribed to single factor control but the integrated design optimization and good performance of wire teeth. In comparison with the teeth design, the wire performance is another important factor that influences the performance of modern high efficient production carding machine.