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* Rattan peel is graded according to size and colour. First grade is of even straw colour and thoroughly flexible, second and third grades not so good in colour and less flexible, lower grades are not even in colour.<br> | * Rattan peel is graded according to size and colour. First grade is of even straw colour and thoroughly flexible, second and third grades not so good in colour and less flexible, lower grades are not even in colour.<br> | ||
* Rattan core is prices according to flexibility, evenness of colour and cleanliness. Must be kept dry and, if shipped in a damp condition, may become mouldy in transit. Unless kept cool and with proper moisture content, rattan core is liable to become desiccated, which renders it brittle and unfit for the purpose intended.<br><br> | * Rattan core is prices according to flexibility, evenness of colour and cleanliness. Must be kept dry and, if shipped in a damp condition, may become mouldy in transit. Unless kept cool and with proper moisture content, rattan core is liable to become desiccated, which renders it brittle and unfit for the purpose intended.<br><br> | ||
| − | The unwashed type is not affected by | + | The unwashed type is not affected by contact with [[salt]] or fresh water, nor is it greatly affected by oily substances, as these can be washed of. The washed type will suffer in appearance on cotact with salt or fresh water or oily substances, but both types can be washed by being immersed in fresh running water with a layer of clean sand underneath. The canes are then rubbed with sand and hung up to dry. If rattan or cane is immersed in water for any length of time the centre core should be inspected, as it is here that the first evidence of rotting will appear. This process will not, however, remove oil which has penetrated the outer skin. |
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A remark on the "Shipping Order" should be made where cargo is received in a damp condition.<br> | A remark on the "Shipping Order" should be made where cargo is received in a damp condition.<br> | ||
Revision as of 08:49, 20 April 2012
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Rattan
Contents
Description
Rattans usually shipped in bundles. Rattan core, peel and split rattan may be shipped in bales.
Used in the manufacture of basketwork, chairs, etc. May be exported as whole rattan, peel, core and sometimes split rattan, and may be washed or unwashed.
- Whole rattan should be of natural yellow colour, blacked wasched and free of knots.
- Rattan peel is graded according to size and colour. First grade is of even straw colour and thoroughly flexible, second and third grades not so good in colour and less flexible, lower grades are not even in colour.
- Rattan core is prices according to flexibility, evenness of colour and cleanliness. Must be kept dry and, if shipped in a damp condition, may become mouldy in transit. Unless kept cool and with proper moisture content, rattan core is liable to become desiccated, which renders it brittle and unfit for the purpose intended.
The unwashed type is not affected by contact with salt or fresh water, nor is it greatly affected by oily substances, as these can be washed of. The washed type will suffer in appearance on cotact with salt or fresh water or oily substances, but both types can be washed by being immersed in fresh running water with a layer of clean sand underneath. The canes are then rubbed with sand and hung up to dry. If rattan or cane is immersed in water for any length of time the centre core should be inspected, as it is here that the first evidence of rotting will appear. This process will not, however, remove oil which has penetrated the outer skin.
A remark on the "Shipping Order" should be made where cargo is received in a damp condition.
The use of "Dry- Bag" desiccants might be appropriate in certain instances.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.