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Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are… View moreCommonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants. A sustainable choice, bast fibres support regenerative agricultural practices that can help the soil sequester carbon and as a natural resource, are entirely biodegradable. In this article we will investigate four of the most utilised bast fibres: flax, hemp, ramie, and jute.
Between the epidermis (the outermost layer of cells) and the core of the plant’s stems are soft, woody fibre bundles or strands which can be over one metre long. The strands are composed of individual filaments made up of cellulose and hemicellulose cells bonded together by pectin or lignin, a cohesive gum which strengthens the stem of the plant.
During harvest the stems are cut close to the ground and the fibres are separated either through a natural decomposition process called retting (engaging moisture and bacteria to rot away the gummy cellular tissues) or by decortication (peeling the stems manually or mechanically). After retting, the fibres can be mechanically extracted through a process known as scutching.
In contrast to bast fibres, leaf fibres are obtained from the leaves of monocotyledonous plants with parallel-veined leaves, such as grasses, lilies, orchids, and palms. The long, stiff fibres of plants including abaca, cantala, Mauritius hemp, and sisal are generally used to create cordage or ropes, however, due to labour-intensive harvesting processes they are used less frequently than synthetic options.
Flax (Linen): Famously grown across northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland, flax is the most popular and strongest of the bast fibres. Wild flax fibres found in the Upper Palaeolithic layers of a Georgian cave indicate that humans have been crafting cords and weaving flax baskets for over 30,000 years.
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A huge Thank You to Gary Tweddle at Rapid Electrical (on Neighbourly) for your donated time (several hours!) and materials for Levin Riding for Disabled (RDA) .We have recently relocated and have a lot of work to do to get up and running again and in these straitened times for everyone it is beyond… View moreA huge Thank You to Gary Tweddle at Rapid Electrical (on Neighbourly) for your donated time (several hours!) and materials for Levin Riding for Disabled (RDA) .We have recently relocated and have a lot of work to do to get up and running again and in these straitened times for everyone it is beyond expectations and we are extremely grateful! And I can personally recommend you as you have done work for me. Thorough and reasonable prices!
SOLD 2009 5 speed manual Yaris. Current WOF. Reg due 8 August. Very economical. 157,000 Regularly serviced. Good condition. $4000 ONO. Cash. Foxton Beach. Can test drive until Sunday but we come with you
We're super excited to have new products due in stock in next few days... Tri-Pillow, King size pillow. Give us a call to place an order. 06 367 0780
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.
An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
… View moreFor delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.
An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.
Choose a warm paint colour: Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours … View moreFind out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.
Choose a warm paint colour: Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours will simulate a cosier, warmer mood. Blue and purples are on the cool side so they will simulate the opposite mood.
Warm lighting: Group lighting by using task and ambience lighting and a mixture of table and floor lamps. Warm coloured bulbs throw out a softer light and give a room a cosy feel.
TIP: Having your lights on separate switches means you can control how bright/dim a space will be.
Add pot plants: Any living element contributes to a cosy and inviting feel. Plants in baskets are not only on-trend, but they also generate more oxygen inside your home too.
TIP: Group pots together using different shapes and heights to make a focal point.
Carpet, rugs and textiles: Tiles are great but can be chilly underfoot in the cooler months. Carpets insulate, soften and warm up a room and New Zealand wool carpets are environmentally friendly with a sustainable fibre, plus naturally flame retardant.
Don’t discount rugs even if you have carpets. Make sure you choose a rug that works with your existing carpet. Placing a rug between yourself and the floor instantly guarantees a warmer atmosphere. Rugs are also incredibly good at tying a space together.
TIP: Garage carpet reforms the space from a cold concrete feel to a soft warm space too!
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A Pair of Rubber Boots - bottom size 25 cm.
Pickup in Levin.
Delivery negotiable
A Pair of Rubber Boots - Jobmaster in good working order
Bottom size: 43 (bottom 29 cm long)
Pickup in Levin.
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!
Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail … View moreSimply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!
Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 13-31 July 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Come in and see the Resene team today!
Brand: ELBA by Fisher & Paykel
Condition: very good - clean, no scratches, in good working order.
Measurements: Height=160cm, Width=52.5cm, Depth=54cm
Pickup in Longburn.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - Tanya joins you live on air, keeping an eye on the traffic and playing your requests (text line: 022 105 1715)
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - James … View moreHIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - Tanya joins you live on air, keeping an eye on the traffic and playing your requests (text line: 022 105 1715)
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - James Eaton's fabulous Friday night staple! Featuring music from The Kinks and Joy Division amongst other groovy tunes....
* Saturday 8.45am: "A week of it" - Todd Zaner reads the headlines from KC News - The online newspaper for Kapiti and Horowhenua.
* Sat 9am: "Conversations" - Tanya chats with Jayne Moretto from Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - sorted! When you are over thinking of healthy, balanced meals for you and your family, think Jayne - she has you sorted! Also available from tomorrow as a podcast on our website under, "Programmes" and then "Conversations".
* Sat 11am: "Rotary Roundup" - with Steve Botica from Waikanae Rotary and Todd Zaner.
* Sat 12noon: "Kapiti WEA" - with Bruce Taylor about upcoming courses...
* Sat 8pm - 12am! "Rock Back the clock with Dave Dee". 😎
* Sunday 7am: "Suzy & Friends" - Suzy Cato of course!
* Sun 9am: "Children's Story" - Tunes, tales and poems from Carolyn from KCDC's libraries.
* Sun 12.30pm: A repeat of "Waikanae Concert Notes" with Wendy van Delden.
* Sun 6pm: Book reading: "Embracing Life on our own terms" - A reading from Angela Robertson's 4th book - this time featuring Bob & Irene Hoskins
* Tuesday 3pm: "Afternoon Delights" - Dr Tony Reed features music from Scandinavian composers...
For more about your local community radio station for Kapiti and Horowhenua, tune in to 104.7FM or look us up online!
Our House of the Week this week is a warm three bedroom home in Aokautere with sunny decks and gorgeous views. For sale through Jeremy Crosland and Casey Jensen from Harcourts. Check it out on page 3 of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Manawatū to find agents who … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a warm three bedroom home in Aokautere with sunny decks and gorgeous views. For sale through Jeremy Crosland and Casey Jensen from Harcourts. Check it out on page 3 of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Manawatū to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Manawatū.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Manawatū gets delivered to letterboxes on a Thursday, and also inserted into the Manawatū Standard, delivered to subscribers, and is available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Karen Baker on 021 973 105 or karen.baker@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Feeling a little cool?? The come on in to Homestead Creative Crafts and check out our beautiful Knitwear for Babies, Children & Adults, Made by local Crafters--- Vicky Evans, Diane Means, Kerry Walsh. Buy Local and keep warm.
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