Maple

Maple bast is the fibrous inner layer found beneath the bark of maple trees. It is light in colour and moderately fine in texture.

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Organization name	Detail

Phase	Phase 1
Origin	Plant-based
Material group
Material type	plant
Material specification	bast
Text source	https://www.britannica.com/technology/bast-fiber
Traditional / Innovative	traditional
Sustainability	Yes
Sustainability description	biodegradable
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Properties - fineness
Properties - length
Properties - strength
Properties - elasticity
Properties - elongation and fiber density
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Processing techniques related to this material
Processing - description
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