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being harvested for its fibre, once generally called manila hemp , extracted from the trunk or pseudostem. on average, the plant grows about feet ( meters) tall. the fiber was originally used for making twines and ropes; now most abacá is pulped and used in a variety of specialized paper products including
tea bags, filter paper and banknotes. it is classified as a hard fiber, along with coir , henequin and sisal. it can be used to make handcrafts like bags, carpets , clothing and furniture . abacá rope is very durable, flexible and resistant to salt water damage, allowing its use in hawsers, ship's...
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