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abaca fiber, the fibrous layer in the sheath is separated with a knife between the layers, and the strips of fiber containing layers, called tuxies, are pulled off and cleaned by hand to remove the pulp. in indonesia and central america, these operations are performed mechanically. hand- and spindle-stripped
fiber is graded for braids, fine textiles, and cordage; decorticated fiber is another class. the abaca fiber has a large lumen and the presence of silicified plates is not unusual. abaca fiber is unique in its resistance to water, especially salt water, and it is used for marine ropes and cables, although...
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