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Record 1 2016-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
CONT

The extraction of the fibre can be classified into three stages: First is decortication. In this stage, the cortex or bark is removed by hand or by machine. Secondly, the cortex is scraped to remove most of the outer bark, the parenchyma in the bast layer and some of the gums and pectins. Finally, the residual cortex material is washed and dried leaving the raw ramie fibre which is then degummed to extract the spinnable fibre.

Key term(s)
  • spinnable fiber

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

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