Tarred Twine is used extensively in Southern Africa in the thatching industry. The fibres are treated with tar, dried and then used to hold together thatch and bind it to the rafters of the roof.
Characteristics:
- 100% natural fibre
- Tar coated
- Twisted twine
| Ply |
Diameter (mm) |
Meters per kg |
Weight |
Meters |
Spools per bale |
| 1 ply |
2.5 |
267 |
500g |
134 |
24 |
| 1 ply |
2.5 |
267 |
1kg |
267 |
10 |
| 1 ply |
2.5 |
267 |
2kg |
534 |
10 |
