1. SWISS GREENS
Written by: Karin Schreier
( News / Ethical Hotwire )
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800
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| Natural Fibers
Also called natural yarns, they’re obtained directly from nature and are made into fabrics through mechanical processes of twisting, cleaning and finishing. They can be obtained from fruit, leaves, bark and wood. The main textile plants are: the Cotton crop, the Jute (to make ropes), Flax (stem with rigid filaments), Sisal and Rami (both similar to Flax).
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