Bimlipitam Fibre

BIMLIPITAM FIBRE

Also known as Mestha Fibre. It is fair to poor colour, short to fair length of fibre, but harsh; lacks the spinning properties which are possessed by the ordinary grades of jute. It is obtained from the plant Hibisens cannabinus, and may, therefore, be considered as a kind of hemp. Largely cultivated in many parts of India. In Bengal it is termed Meshapat, and is also known as Bombay hemp. The bulk of this fibre is used in Madras. A little is used in Dundee for mixing with jute (see Kenaf)