bast fiber
noun
: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics
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However, the bast fiber’s coarse characteristics have limited its use in denim.
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bast fiber
noun
: a strong woody fiber obtained chiefly from the phloem of plants and used especially in cordage, matting, and fabrics
called also bast
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