Brake

n.

A hinged hand tool used to crush retted hemp stalks so the woody core fractures away from the fiber.

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Nonwoven Matting made by tangling and bonding fibers rather than weaving them, similar in principle to felt. A major... Twine A strong thread made by twisting two or more yarns together. Bast The long, strong fibers running lengthwise through the outer layer of the hemp stalk. This is the high-value... Yarn Spun strands of fiber prepared for weaving or knitting. Retting Controlled rotting that breaks down the pectin binding bast fiber to the stalk core. Get it right and... Hurd The woody inner core of the hemp stalk, left over after the bast fiber is removed. Once treated...

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