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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Istle is a variation of the Mexican word ixtle meaning agave. Istle is used for a variety of long, stiff plant fibers obtained from a variety of agave plants. Similar in characteristics to sisal, istle fibers are used for brushes and twines. High quality brushes are made from Jaumave istle fibers that resemble animal fibers. Low quality brushes are made with palma istle fibers.  
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Istle is a variation of the Mexican word ixtle meaning [[agave]]. Istle is used for a variety of long, stiff plant fibers obtained from a variety of agave plants. Similar in characteristics to sisal, istle fibers are used for brushes and twines. High quality brushes are made from Jaumave istle fibers that resemble [[animal fibers]]. Low quality brushes are made with palma istle fibers.  
  
- Istle, Jaumave (''Agave funkiana'' or ''Agave heteracantha'')  
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* Istle, Jaumave (''Agave funkiana'' or ''Agave heteracantha'')  
 
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* Istle, palma or ixtle de palma (''Yucca carnerosana''): substitute for jute  
- Istle, palma or ixtle de palma (''Yucca carnerosana''): substitute for jute  
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* Istle pita (''Yucca treculeana'': dark cream color fiber  
 
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* Istle tula (''Agave lophantha)''
- Istle pita (''Yucca treculeana'': dark cream color fiber  
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* Lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla): long, fine fibers  
 
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* Zamondoque (''Hesperalie funifer''): dark brown fiber used from 1914-1918  
- Istle tula (''Agave lophantha)''
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* Nolina or bear grass (''Nolina microcarpa'')  
 
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* Guapilla or huapilla (''Agave falcata'')
- Lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla): long, fine fibers  
 
 
 
- Zamondoque (''Hesperalie funifer''): dark brown fiber used from 1914-1918  
 
 
 
- Nolina or bear grass (''Nolina microcarpa'')  
 
 
 
- Guapilla or huapilla (''Agave falcata'')
 
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
 
ixtle; Jaumave istle; ixtle de palma; palma fiber; zamondoque; lechuguilla; Mexican fiber; tula; Tampico fiber; Tampico hemp; lechuguilla fiber; nolina; guapilla; huapilla
 
ixtle; Jaumave istle; ixtle de palma; palma fiber; zamondoque; lechuguilla; Mexican fiber; tula; Tampico fiber; Tampico hemp; lechuguilla fiber; nolina; guapilla; huapilla
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
G.Cook, ''Handbook of Textile Fibres:I. Natural Fibres'', 5th edition, Merrow Publishing Co., Durham, England, 1984.
 
  
 
== Comparisons ==
 
== Comparisons ==
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[[media:download_file_155.pdf|Properties of Natural Fibers]]
 
[[media:download_file_155.pdf|Properties of Natural Fibers]]
  
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
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* G.Cook, ''Handbook of Textile Fibres:I. Natural Fibres'', 5th edition, Merrow Publishing Co., Durham, England, 1984.
  
== Authority ==
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* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
 
 
* Thomas Gregory, Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
 
  
* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 728
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 728
  
* F. Kidd, F. Kidd, ''Brushmaking Materials'', Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957
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* F. Kidd, ''Brushmaking Materials'', Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 11:35, 21 September 2022

Description

Istle is a variation of the Mexican word ixtle meaning Agave. Istle is used for a variety of long, stiff plant fibers obtained from a variety of agave plants. Similar in characteristics to sisal, istle fibers are used for brushes and twines. High quality brushes are made from Jaumave istle fibers that resemble Animal fibers. Low quality brushes are made with palma istle fibers.

  • Istle, Jaumave (Agave funkiana or Agave heteracantha)
  • Istle, palma or ixtle de palma (Yucca carnerosana): substitute for jute
  • Istle pita (Yucca treculeana: dark cream color fiber
  • Istle tula (Agave lophantha)
  • Lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla): long, fine fibers
  • Zamondoque (Hesperalie funifer): dark brown fiber used from 1914-1918
  • Nolina or bear grass (Nolina microcarpa)
  • Guapilla or huapilla (Agave falcata)

Synonyms and Related Terms

ixtle; Jaumave istle; ixtle de palma; palma fiber; zamondoque; lechuguilla; Mexican fiber; tula; Tampico fiber; Tampico hemp; lechuguilla fiber; nolina; guapilla; huapilla

Comparisons

Properties of Natural Fibers

Resources and Citations

  • G.Cook, Handbook of Textile Fibres:I. Natural Fibres, 5th edition, Merrow Publishing Co., Durham, England, 1984.
  • Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 728
  • F. Kidd, Brushmaking Materials, Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957