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Man-Made Fibre: Types and Production | World | Economic Geography

In this article we will discuss about the types and production of man-made fibres. Types of Man–Made Fibre: There are two main types of man-made fibres: 1. Cellulosic Fibres: These fibres, the most important of which is rayon, were developed in Britain in the late nineteenth century and are derived from natural cellulose. The main sources of cellulose are spruce [...]

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Flax: Distribution, Production and Trade | Plant Fibres | World | Geography

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Flax 2. Geographical Requirements for Flax Fibre Production 3. World Production. Distribution of Flax: Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a plant of the cool temperate latitudes, which has been used to make fibre and cloth from prehistoric times. The fibre is obtained from the stem of the plant and is very [...]

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