Types of Natural Fibers

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What is the Bakbak of the abaca stalk?

  • A tropical plant
  • A type of rattan palm
  • The strong brown fiber used to make furniture
  • The outermost covering or leaf sheath (correct)

What is Coir?

  • A type of rattan palm
  • A tropical plant
  • The fibrous material surrounding the fruit of the coconut tree (correct)
  • The strong brown fiber used to make furniture

What is a characteristic of Buntal fiber?

  • It is durable, pliable, and has good dyeing qualities (correct)
  • It is brittle and prone to breakage
  • It is only available in dark brown color
  • It is only used in construction

What is the common use of Abaca fiber?

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What is Rattan?

<p>A type of palm tree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the color range of the Abaca fiber?

<p>From pure white to dark brown (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost covering of the Abaca stalk?

<p>Bakbak (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the family of the Rattan plant?

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What is Pandan processed into?

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What is the shape of Buntal fiber?

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Study Notes

Abaca

  • Abaca is a member of the Banana family
  • Its fiber has a natural luster, ranging in color from pure white to ivory and dark brown

Bakbak

  • Bakbak is the outermost covering or leaf sheath of the abaca stalk
  • It is a flat, thick, and durable sheath, often used as twine or braided

Coir

  • Coir is the fibrous material surrounding the fruit of the coconut tree

Pandan

  • Pandan is a tropical plant
  • Its processed fibers are transformed into splints, used as a raw material

Rattan

  • Rattan belongs to the palm family
  • There are various types of rattan palms, including high or low climbers, single-stemmed or clustered rattan species

Bamboo

  • Bamboo is used as a raw material in creating many products
  • It is used in construction, textiles, musical instruments, weapons, and many other applications

Buntal

  • Buntal is a cylindrically shaped fiber
  • Its supple, ivory white strands are durable, pliable, and have good dyeing qualities

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