PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for collecting glossy and fluff-free kenaf bast fibers.;SOLUTION: This method for collecting glossy and fluff-free kenaf bast fibers involves boiling kenaf bast and one selected from ground madder, cut madder, madder extract, and a mixture thereof together in hot water. Kenaf fabric yarns are obtained by twisting the thus collected kenaf bast fibers. Plants to be used together with the kenaf bast include gromwell, aloe, lemon, garlic, onion, and Japanese radish.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
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