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tow.
coarse, broken fibers, removed during processing of bast fibers, used as padding, ropemaking, or to make short-staple yarns
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In the textile industry, a tow is a coarse, broken fibre, removed during the processing of flax, hemp, or jute and separated from the shives. Flax tows are often used as upholstery stuffing and oakum. Tows in general are frequently cut up to produce staple fibre. The very light color of flax tow is the source of the word "towhead", meaning a person with naturally light blond hair.
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