Difference between revisions of "Balsa fiber"
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''Ochroma pyramidale''; balsa fibre (Br.); fibra de balsa (Esp.).) | ''Ochroma pyramidale''; balsa fibre (Br.); fibra de balsa (Esp.).) | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 430 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 430 | ||
Revision as of 12:58, 29 April 2016
Description
A dark brown granulated fiber obtained from the balsa tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to the Caribbean region, Central and South America. Balsa fibers have lengthwise striations. They are used for as padding for mattresses, cushions, and upholstery. Sometimes Kapok is called balsa fiber.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Ochroma pyramidale; balsa fibre (Br.); fibra de balsa (Esp.).)
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 430
- J.Gordon Cook, Handbook of Textile Fibres:I Natural Fibres, Merrow Publishing Co. , Durham, England, 1984