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	Sisal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sisal or sisal hemp is an agave Agave sisalana that yields a stiff fiber used in making rope.
		Sisals are sterile hybrids of uncertain origin; although shipped from the port of Sisal in Yucatán (thus the name), they do not actually grow in Yucatán, the plantations cultivating henequen (Agave fourcroydes) instead.
		In the 19th century, sisal cultivation (the plant being propagated via offsets), was spread worldwide, from Florida to the Caribbean islands and Brazil, as well as to countries in Africa (especially Tanzania) and Asia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sisal (246 words)

	sisal hemp. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		) [from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal hemp plant, an extensively cultivated tropical agave (family Agavaceae or Liliaceae).
		It is considered second to Manila hemp in strength and value and is used chiefly for cordage.
		Sisal hemp is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Lilopsida, order Liliales.
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	SISAL HEMP - LoveToKnow Article on SISAL HEMP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Agave (qv.) is a member of the order Amaryllidaceae; and a well-known species of the genus, A gave americana, the century plant, will suggest the habit of the sisal hemp, which, however, differs in the absence of prickles along the margin of the fleshy leaf.
		After six or seven years the flowering stalk or pole develops from the centre of the leaf-cluster, and grows to the height of Il or 20 ft. The flowers are borne in dense clusters at the ends of short lateral branches, and closely resemble those of A gave americana.
		It is known as the false sisal hemp, and can at once be distinguished from true sisal by its spiny leaf-margin.
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	Sisal hemp
		Sisal hemp is a 60 - 100 cm long fiber from the sword-shaped leaves (leaf fiber) of the approximately 2 m tall sisal agave (Agave sisalana), a member of the lily family (Liliaceae).
		Sisal hemp is sensitive to unpleasant or pungent odors.
		Sisal hemp is sensitive to contamination by dust, dirt, fats/oils and rust as well as oil-containing goods, such as oil-bearing seeds/fruits, copra, raw wool etc., since oil-impregnated fibers promote self-heating/cargo fire.
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	AllRefer.com - hemp, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia
		Hemp seed is used as bird food, and the oil from the seeds is used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and soap.
		The word hemp is used in combination for several other kinds of fiber plants, notably Manila hemp and sisal hemp.
		Hemp is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Urticales, family Cannabinaceae.
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	Hemp Fiber & Wood from READE
		Hemp is an annual herbaceous plant of the species Cannabis sativa, meaning "useful hemp." It is a high yield commercial fibre crop which flourishes in areas with temperate climates.
		Hemp grows successfully at a density of at least 150 plants per square meter, and reaches a height of two to five meters in a three month growing season.
		After harvesting, the hemp stalks are soaked with water to initiate a process of retting (the decompositional separation of the bark-like bast fibers from the inner woody core).
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	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Information Sheets: Rope-making fibres - manila hemp and sisal
		Manila hemp is the fibre extracted from the leaves of abaca, (Musa textilis) a plant related to the banana.
		Sisal is a hardy plant that can withstand very dry conditions with rainfall as low as 250Ð375 mm rainfall per year and it is able to grow on dry rocky soils.
		Sisal leaves are cut by hand, leaving enough leaves on the plant for it to continue growing.
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	OREGON NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL
		Hemp stalks have a hollow woody core surrounded by the vascular cambium (the growing tissue) and an outer ring of cells consisting of phloem, cortex, and epidermal tissue (the bark) (Figure 2).
		Individual hemp fiber cells range from 0.20 to 2.16 inches (5 to 55 mm) long and 0.016 to 0.05 mm in diameter and are arranged in bundles to form the primary and secondary fibers (Montgomery, 1954).
		Hemp was introduced to the United States in 1645 by the Puritans in New England as a fiber source for household spinning and weaving, but never became as important as flax in the region.
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	Seagrass, hemp and sisal rug Frequently asked questions
		Sisal rugs are made from sisal- a strong, stable and versatile material.
		Sisal rugs and carpets are naturally sound-absorbing, anti-static, and extremely durable because of the inherent qualities of this tough, hard-wearing fiber.
		Hemp rugs are woven from hemp or mountain grass - a durable grass grown in the highland fields of China.
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	Hemp
		Soft Hemp, a native of India and Persia, has been cultivated in China since 2800 BC It reached western Europe about 500 AD and, for centuries was one of the most important textile fibers.
		Kentucky was once one of the leading hemp producing regions in the world but, today, this has become a minor crop in the United States.
		Sisal hemp and Henequen, two species related to the century plant and native in Central America, are used for the cheaper grades of rope, binder twine, wrapping twine, nets, etc. Sunn hemp, native and widely grown in India, is used for coarse cloth and burlap sacks, like jute.
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	MSN Encarta - Lily
		The typically long, stiff leaves are usually basal (arising from the base of the stem) and may yield useful fibers.
		Other fibers known as hemp are also obtained; true hemp comes from an unrelated plant.
		Sisal hemp, from the species classified as Agave sisalana; true hemp, from the species classified as Cannabis sativa; the Joshua tree, classified as Yucca brevifolia; and the century plant, classified as Agave americana; all belong to the family Agavaceae.
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	Manila hemp
		The abacá is in no way related to the true hemp; it is of the same genus as the common banana, which it closely resembles except for the inedible fruit.
		sisal hemp - sisal hemp [from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the...
		hemp - hemp, common name for a tall annual herb (Cannabis sativa) of the family Cannabinaceae, native to...
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	HEMP AND MARIJUANA: Myths and Realities
		However, as the hemp industry has matured, it has come to be dominated by those who see hemp as the agricultural and industrial crop that it is, and see hemp legalization as a different issue than marijuana legalization.
		Hemp is legally grown by 29 countries around the world at present, with almost half of these having made hemp cultivation legal only in the last few years.
		However, as the hemp industry has matured, it has come to be dominated by those who see hemp as the agricultural and industrial crop that it is, and who see it as a different issue than marijuana legalization.
	www.naihc.org /hemp_information/content/hemp.mj.html (8861 words)

	Hemp: A New Crop with New Uses for North America
		Hemp hurds are rich in silica (which occurs naturally in sand and flint), and the hurds mixed with lime undergo mineralization, to produce a stone-like material.
		In France, dual purpose hemp is typically harvested twice—initially the upper seed-bearing part of the stems is cut and threshed with a combine, and subsequently the remaining stems are harvested.
		Hemp was often grown on farms with marginal incomes in the hopes that it was a savior from a downward financial spiral.
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	sisal rugs, hemp rugs, mountaingrass rugs, seagrass rugs -EcoRug sisal rugs
		Every sisal, hemp and seagrass carpet, as well as our collection of European bindings, is made of the highest quality natural fibers carefully sourced from premiere suppliers.
		EcoRug Sisal Rugs is committed both to providing the finest quality natural fiber rugs with a fresh and sophisticated appeal, and to make the purchase as easy as possible for you.
		Sisal rugs are often seen as the mark of an upscale designer, and your choices may be overwhelming.
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	sisal hemp on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		(sī´sel, sĬs´el, sēsäl´) [from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal hemp plant, an extensively cultivated tropical agave (family Agavaceae or Liliaceae).
		A low-cost, low-fiber-breakage, injection molding process for long sisal fiber reinforced polypropylene.
		Rug materials, from clockwise at upper left are sisal, coir, hemp and jute.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/s1/sisalhem.asp (378 words)

	Sisal
		The sisal plant has a 7-10 year life-span (longer in Mexico where growth is slower) and is usually cut first after 2-3 years and then at 6-12 month intervals.
		Sisal is the most popular of all the natural plant fibers, and this may be because it is so versatile.
		Sisal carpet is a beautiful and completely natural material of great strength and with the characteristic of rope.
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	The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: sisal hemp@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It uses hemp, kenaf, flax, sisal, and abaca.
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		room-size rugs -- in jute, sisal, hemp and sea grass all dyed...
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	Natural fiber sisal rug samples - sisal, seagrass, hemp and other natural rug samples
		Elements Naturals are 100% Brazilian sisal woven into a small boucle weave with a closely matched narrow cotton border.
		Structure Jacquard sisal rugs are an East-African sisal Rug series woven in Belgium with a woven-in pattern.
		Sisal rugs from the Structure collection —Zanzibar series are slightly heavier than our Jacquards, and feature distinctive woven-in patterns.
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	sisal hemp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		sisal hemp [from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal hemp plant, an extensively cultivated tropical agave (family Agavaceae or Liliaceae).
		), and many other similar fibers from the agave and closely related genera are often collectively called sisal hemp.
		Use of preimpregnated sisal yarn in woven reinforced polypropylene sheets: thermoformability and mechanical properties.
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	Natural fiber sisal rugs, seagrass rugs, hemp rugs, sisal wool rugs, and paper rugs
		Choose from a variety of natural fiber weaves including our highly popular sisal, seagrass and wool sisal rugs, and frame your selection in one of our distinctive bindings to design a beautiful, one of a kind floor covering for your home.
		With literally tens of thousands of natural fiber rug combinations available, we are positive that our wide selection of high quality textures, colors, and applications will exceed your every expectation.
		Structure Zanzibar Sisal Rugs in four woven-in patterns with natural and nutmeg tones.
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	AllRefer.com - sisal hemp, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia
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		sisal hemp[sI´sul, sis´ul, sEsAl´] Pronunciation Key [from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal hemp plant, an extensively cultivated tropical agave (family Agavaceae or Liliaceae).
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	The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: sisal hemp @ HighBeam Research
		The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: sisal hemp @ HighBeam Research
		SISAL HEMP [sisal hemp] [from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal hemp plant, an extensively cultivated tropical agave (family Agavaceae or Liliaceae).
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	SISAL HEMP, or HENEQUEN - Online Information article about SISAL HEMP, or HENEQUEN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		SISAL HEMP, or HENEQUEN - Online Information article about SISAL HEMP, or HENEQUEN
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	Getting Enough Fiber? Cover Your Floor Naturally With Sisal, Hemp or Jute, from Homestore - Business White Papers, ...
		Then turn your attention to natural floor coverings-sisal, sea-grass, hemp and other plant fibers.
		Sisal and other natural-fiber rugs also give room's instant warmth as well as design options that allow for either casual or formal looks.
		In past years, sisal and coir rugs might have designs painted on top.
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	Manila hemp
		(legalization of industrial hemp in Vermont and other states) (Insight on the News)
		WHEAT FARMERS CALL FOR LEGAL HEMP CROP POT'S KIN IS SEEN AS ANSWER TO SLUMPING GRAIN PRICES.(News) (Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA))
		Squatting here and there; (Editor's note: Squatters have delayed the timetable of the North Rail project.
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	Sisal Hemp
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		säl´) [from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal hemp plant, an extensively cultivated tropical agave (family Agavaceae or Liliaceae).
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	definition of sisal hemp
		Agave, Aloe, American, Called, Cordage, Fiber, For, From, Hemp, In, Of, Or, Port, Prepared, See, So, The, Under, Used
		Agave, American, Called, Cordage, Fiber, For, From, Hemp, In, Of, Or, Port, Prepared, See, Sisal, So, The, Under, Used
		Agave, Aloe, American, Americana, Fiber, Hemp, In, Or, Port, See, Sisal, So, Yucatan
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	Digital Archive of Documents Related to Sisal
		Inside the Sisal Cord Plant in the Tanga Region, China Pictorial, 1976, No. 3, 1 page.
		File size 420 KB Sisal Hemp, Harper's New Monthly, Vol.
		File size 412 KB Sisal Hemp Fields, Hsuwen County, China Pictorial, 1976, No. 5, 1 page.
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