Abacaxi fiber
Description
The Brazilian name for fibers obtained from the leaves of pineapple plants (Tortora and Merkel 1996).
See Piña.
Synonyms and Related Terms
piña (Esp.); pina; abacaxi fibre; pineapple fiber;
Additional Information
P.Tortora, R.Merkel (eds.), Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Fairchild Publications, New York, 1996.
Authority
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996