Ko Hemp

Ko Hemp
KO HEMP
Very durable, soft, fine and silky bast fibre obtained from the Pueraria Thunbergiana in China, India and Japan. Used for summer clothing fabrics.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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