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21 Caraguata Fibre
Very long, soft, silky leaf fibre of good strength, obtamed from the Bromelia plant in Paraguay, used for ropes. The plant grows better wild than cultivated, and has many thorns, making it difficult to gather. It grows everywhere, and after the plant is cut down, new shoots spring up from the roots. -
22 Carnuba Fibre
Leaf fibre yedded by the caruba palm in Brazil. Used for ropes cordage hats baskets etc. -
23 Chom Fibre
Native name in Yucatan for the strong, silky leaf fibre of the wild pineapple. -
24 Chouca Fibre
Strong leaf fibre, obtained from a species of the Aloe in South America; used for cordage. -
25 Crin Vegetal Fibre
Strong and durable leaf fibre obtained from the scrub palmetto, used as substitute for animal hair, stuffing, etc. (see artificial horsehair). The term is the French for vegetable horsehair.Dictionary of the English textile terms > Crin Vegetal Fibre
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26 Curraton Fibre
Strong leaf fibre, obtained from a series of the wild pineapple in Brazil. -
27 Ibyria Fibre
A leaf fibre obtained from the Bromeliaceae, in South America. It is strong, silky and does not rot. Used for cord and twine. -
28 Ife Fibre (Or Hemp)
Very strong and long leaf fibre yielded by the Sansevieria Cylindrica in Southern Africa; it does not deteriorate in water. Used for cordage, twine, etc.Dictionary of the English textile terms > Ife Fibre (Or Hemp)
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29 Inaja Fibre
A strong leaf fibre obtained from the Inaja palm in Brazil. Used for cordage. -
30 Karatas Fibre
Fine white leaf fibre from the wild pineapple in Central America, Brazil, etc. Used for fine hammocks, strings and fishing lines, etc., by the Indians. -
31 Ling Fibre
A fine and silky leaf fibre in the Philippines, used for cloth and cordage by the natives. -
32 Malino Fibre
Very long, strong leaf fibre obtained from the aloe in Hawaii. Used for cordage. -
33 Mbocaya Fibre
Long, durable and strong leaf fibre obtained from the Cococ Sclerocarpa in South America. Used for nets and fabrics by the natives. -
34 Moriche Fibre
A very tough and durable leaf fibre obtained from the Ita palm in Venezuela and used for cordage. -
35 Mucuna Fibre
Strong, leaf fibre obtained from the Mucuna Urens in Brazil and used for ropes. -
36 Mururuni Fibre
A leaf fibre obtained from a palm in Brazil and used for hats, baskets, etc. -
37 Neyanda Fibre
A strong silky leaf fibre, obtained from the bow-string hemp in Ceylon. Used for cloth, ropes, cords, etc. (see Bowstring Hemp) -
38 Palmet Fibre
A strong, black leaf fibre obtained from the Prionium Palmita in South Africa and used as a substitute for horsehair. -
39 Pangane Fibre
The very long and strong leaf fibre of the Sansevieria Kirkii plant, in East Africa used for cordage, mats, etc. It is extensively used by the natives. -
40 Parao Fibre
A strong leaf fibre of the Hibiscus tillaceus in the Society Islands, used for ropes. The leaves of the tree are cut into lengths, tied together and soaked for about 10 days. The outer bark is then easily stripped off and immediately under is found the layer of fibres which are ready for use when dried.
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