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Revision as of 12:46, 29 April 2016
Description
A stiff, strong fiber obtained from the leaves of the aren palm tree, Arenga saccharifera, native to Indonesia. These coarse fibers resemble horse hair in texture and are used in brushes and brooms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
arenga fibre; ejoo; eju; ejok; iju; gomatu; gomuti; gumati; gormito; sago palm
Other Properties
Burnt fiber produces about 1% gray ash.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 123
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- F. Kidd, Brushmaking Materials, Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957