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Zoe Gilbertson on Bioregional Fibersheds & New Fashion Commons

Frontiers of Commoning, with David Bollier

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The Art and Science of Fiber Preparation

This chapter explores the detailed processes of retting and scutching in the textile preparation of flax and hemp. It also discusses the harvesting methods and challenges faced in the UK, emphasizing the importance of microbial action for fiber quality.

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