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B - Bast Fiber |
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| Bast fibers are a group of fibers that are obtained from the stems of certain tall plants and used for clothing, rope and paper-making. Examples of bast fibers include: flax (linen), hemp, jute, kenaf, ramie (China grass) nettles, abaca, musa. |
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Bast
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| Flax/Linen Yarns Hemp | |
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