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dicotyledonic plants. most bast fibers are obtained from herbs cultivated in agriculture, including flax, jute, hemp and ramie, but can include wild plants as well. fibers typically have higher tensil strength than others kinds and are therefore used for textiles like ropes, yarn, paper, composite materials
, brushes, mattresses, floor tiles and sacking. white coir fibers are harvested from the coconuts before they are ripe. these fibers are white or light brown in color and are smoother and finer, but also weaker. they are generally spun to make yarn that is used in mats or rope. see also "natural vegetable...
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