Kenaf Processing

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Kenaf are an annual plant that usually takes 4 months for it to grow. After that duration, the plant is normally ready to be harvest. After harvesting, The post harvesting activities would involve retting processes. Retting is the process of removing unwanted bark material from kenaf fiber strands. The retting process usually involves moisture with bacteria or chemicals. Other post harvest activities are the decorticating process. Decorticating process is the process of removing of the core from the bark. You can get more details in Kenaf Processing here Kenaf Properties, Processing & Products

Kenaf has been traditionally used as a cordage crop to produce twine, rope, and sackcloth . However, due to recent research, it was found out that Kenaf was an excellent cellulose fiber source for a large range of paper products (newsprint, bond paper, and corrugated liner board).