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2. Bananatex - Wikipedia

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   Bananatex is a natural cellulosic biodegradable "technical" canvas fabric made of Abacá banana plant fibres (also known as Manila hemp). [1] [2] The plants are grown in the Philippines as part of a sustainable forestry project in Catanduanes. Bananatex was developed and is distributed by the Swiss canvas goods company QWSTION and is used in ...

3. Row cover - Wikipedia

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   Row cover is a lightweight synthetic, such as clear plastic (polyethylene) or spunbonded polyester called horticultural fleece. Plastic covers are elevated above plants on a supporting framework such as wire hoops to form a low tunnel. (Plastic placed directly on the ground is mulch.) Fleece covers can be placed directly on plants or on ...

4. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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   The term "waterproof" refers to conformance to a governing specification [1] and specific conditions of a laboratory test method. They are usually natural or synthetic fabrics that are laminated or coated with a waterproofing material such as wax, rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), silicone elastomer, or fluoropolymers ...

5. Neoprene - Wikipedia

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   Neoprene is a good choice for supporting plants because of its flexibility and softness, allowing plants to be held securely in place without the chance of causing damage to the stem. Neoprene root covers also help block out light from entering the rooting chamber of hydroponic systems, allowing for better root growth and helping to deter the ...

6. Oilskin - Wikipedia

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   [citation needed] Also known as "foul weather gear", contemporary oilskins include such innovations as DWR-coated nylon on their low end [2] and Gore-Tex and other proprietary waterproof membranes on the high. [3] A Sou'wester, a traditional form of collapsible oilskin rain-hat, is longer in the back than the front to fully protect the neck. [4]

7. Hessian fabric - Wikipedia

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   One major advantage of hessian jute fabric is that, because it is made entirely from natural vegetable fibers, it is completely biodegradable. [16]: 302 This property also makes it extremely useful in landscaping and agricultural uses that require incorporating fabric support into outdoor projects. Landscape designs that include tree ...

8. Kapok fibre - Wikipedia

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   Kapok is a fibrous material classified along with cotton, as plant hairs or seed fibres, unicellular fibres that develop on the inside of the fruit bags. The kapok fibres are 10 to 35 mm ( 3 ⁄ 8 to 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 in) in length and are brittle due to lignification, and only spinnable when blended with other fibres, usually cotton.

9. Ventile - Wikipedia

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   Ventile, is a registered trademark used to brand a special high-quality woven cotton fabric first developed by scientists at the Shirley Institute in Manchester, England.. Originally created to overcome a shortage of flax used for fire hoses and water buckets, its properties were also useful for pilots' immersion suits, [1] but expensive and leaky if exposed to sweat o