Manila hemp
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Manila hemp is a type of buff-colored fiber obtained from Musa textilis, a relative of edible bananas, which is also called Manila hemp[1] as well as abacá. It is mostly used for pulping for a range of uses, including speciality papers. It was once used mainly to make manila rope,[2] but this is now of minor importance. Manila envelopes and manila paper take their name from this fibre.[3][4]
It is not actually hemp, but named so because hemp was long a major source of fiber, and other fibers were sometimes named after it. The name refers to the capital of the Philippines, one of the main producers of Manila hemp.[3][4]
The hatmaking straw made from Manila hemp is called Tagal or Tagal straw.[5][6]
See also
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Wikisource has the text of the Encyclopaedia Britannica (9th ed.) article Manila Hemp. |
- Abaca Plant (Musa textilis) - Manila Hemp
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