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3 leaf fibre
Англо-русский словарь текстильной промышленности > leaf fibre
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4 leaf-fibre
The English-Russian dictionary of the Pulp and Paper Industry > leaf-fibre
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Англо-русский словарь текстильной промышленности > leaf-stem fibre
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8 Somaliland Fibre
The long and flexible leaf fibre of the Sanseviera Ehrengergii, in Africa. At one time it was imported as aloe fibre. To obtain the advantages of the fibre it has to be prepared where grown and as soon as gathered. -
9 Bastard Aloe Fibre
Strong leaf fibre yielded by the Agave vipipara in N.W. India; used for ropes, mats, etc. Same as Maguey Fibre.Dictionary of the English textile terms > Bastard Aloe Fibre
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10 Chagnar Fibre
A strong leaf fibre, yielded by the Bromelia Serra in Argentine and used for making cordage, bags, ham mocks, etc. Also the Mataco Indians made a sort of cuirass from the fibres and wore it as a defence when at war. The cuirass was padded before and behind with cotton from the fruit of the " Yachan." When the natives roll themselves in water, the fibre swells, and the cuirass becpmes arrow-proof. -
11 Gebanga Fibre
A leaf fibre obtained from the Corypha Gebanga, a palm in Java; used for cloth, nets, rope, etc. It is customary to employ boys and girls to weave this fibre into baskets, bags, etc. The cloth is very linen-like. -
12 Henequen Fibre
A species of sisal. It is very elastic, strong, white leaf fibre, obtained from the agave plant in Yucatan and Mexico. Used for cordage (see Istle Fibre) and Agave Saxi. -
13 Maranta Fibre
A tropical American fibre from the plant of the same name. It yields leaf fibre used for mats. -
14 Moorva Fibre
Long and very strong leaf fibre obtained from the Sansevieria plant in India. Used for ropes, nets, etc. This is the true " bowstring hemp " fibre so much prized by the natives of India on account of its great strength and elasticity (see Bowstring hemp) -
15 Pineapple Fibre
A soft, very fine, lustrous and durable leaf fibre obtained from the pineapple in the Philippines. It is one of the finest fibres and used for the sbeerest muslins and the Pina cloth made in the Islands. The fibre has great durability and is unaffected by water. Also known as silk grass. It is also found in China, South America, Mexico and parts of Africa. The cost of production is very high which restricts its use. -
16 Pinguin Fibre
A long, weak and coarse leaf fibre from a species of the wild pineapple in Jamaica. Owing to the weakness of the fibre it is not now used commercially. -
17 Baccaba Fibre
A strong leaf fibre obtained from the Turi palm, in Brazil; used for ropes. -
18 Balizier Fibre
Coarse medium strong leaf fibre obtained from the Helisonia in several parts of Central America. -
19 Bhabhur Fibre
Silky leaf fibre from the cotton grass plant Eriophorum-cannabinum (Royle) in the Himalayas, used for cordage and ropes. Cables for suspension bridges are made of it. -
20 Burity Fibre
The leaf fibre obtained from the Muriti palm of Brazil. It is fine and lustrous, and used by the natives for hats and cordage.
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