Chingma Fibre

Chingma Fibre
CHINGMA FIBRE
A rather coarse, soft fibre obtained from the Abutilon plant; used for cordage. The fibre is superior to )ute. Also known as Chinese or Tientsin Jute, but is not a true )ute. Cultivated in Northern China and Japan.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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  • China jute — noun tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States • Syn: ↑velvetleaf, ↑velvet leaf, ↑velvetweed, ↑Indian mallow, ↑butter… …   Useful english dictionary

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