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tool, and bundled for processing by hand or by machine decortication. in the latter case, the leaves are crushed, scraped, and washed. the fibers are generally coarser than the bast fibers and are graded for export according to national rules for fineness, luster, cleanliness, color, and strength. abaca
the abaca fiber is obtained from the leaves of the banana-like plant (same genus) musa textilis (banana family, musaceae). the fiber is also called manila hemp from the port of its first shipment, although it has no relationship with hemp, a bast fiber. the mature plant has - stalks growing from its...
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