Jute; Flax; Hemp; Ramie; Sisal and Henequen; Coir; Abaca; Pineapple, Curaua; Craua (Caroa), Macambira; Nettle; Sunn Hemp; Mauritius hemp and Fique; Bast and leaf fibre composite materials; List of fibre producing plants.
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Environmental concerns have regenerated interest in the use of natural fibres for a much wider variety of products, including high-tech applications such as geotextiles, and in composite materials for automotive and light industry use. This new study covers the chemical and physical structure of these natural fibres; fibre, yarn and fabric production; dyeing; handle and wear characteristics; economics; environmental and health and safety issues.