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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Phormium tenax; New Zealand flax; New Zealand hemp; harakeke lily; formio (Port.); | + | ''Phormium tenax''; New Zealand flax; New Zealand hemp; harakeke lily; formio (Port.); |
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
| − | Cross section circular or polygonal with small lumen | + | * Cross section circular or polygonal with small lumen |
| + | * Fiber length = 1.5-3 m (5 - 10 ft) | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
| − | + | * V.Daniels, "Stabilisation Treatments for Black-Dyed New Zealand Flax" in ICOM Preprints, Lyon, 1999. p. 579-584. | |
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| − | V.Daniels, "Stabilisation Treatments for Black-Dyed New Zealand Flax" in ICOM Preprints, Lyon, 1999. p. 579-584. | ||
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* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | * Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | ||
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* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "phormium." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "phormium." Accessed 7 Oct. 2004. |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 236 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 236 | ||
Latest revision as of 09:10, 22 October 2022
Description
A strong, cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the flax lily, Phormium tenax, an agave plant native to New Zealand and Argentina. Phormium, or New Zealand flax, has long, soft, white fibers that are used for textiles, rope, twine, and papermaking. It is commercially produced in Ireland, St. Helena, Australia, Japan, South America, and South Africa.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Phormium tenax; New Zealand flax; New Zealand hemp; harakeke lily; formio (Port.);
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Cross section circular or polygonal with small lumen
- Fiber length = 1.5-3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Resources and Citations
- V.Daniels, "Stabilisation Treatments for Black-Dyed New Zealand Flax" in ICOM Preprints, Lyon, 1999. p. 579-584.
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- E.J.LaBarre, Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making, Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
- Identification of Textile Materials, The Textile Institute, Manchester, England, 1985
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "phormium." Accessed 7 Oct. 2004.
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 236