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fibre de sisal [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bast Fibres (Textiles)
DEF

A hard fibre extracted from the leaves of sisal plants ...

CONT

Sisal fibre is very long, with an average length of 0.6 to 1.2 m and it is creamy white to yellowish in colour. It is coarse and strong, durable and has the ability to stretch. It also has good insulation properties and it is highly resistant to bacterial damage and to deterioration in saltwater.

Key term(s)
  • sisal fiber

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fibres textiles libériennes
CONT

La fibre de sisal est dure, grossière, longue (1–1,5 m), très résistante et presque blanche, ivoire ou jaunâtre pâle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fibras bastas
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