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Bass fibre |
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Bass fibre is a product of Africa. Obtained from leaf stalks of a palm. Bass is principally used in Yard Brooms and Road Rollers. It is a very stiff and water resistant material. |
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Cane fibre |
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Cane fibre is a product of Singapore. Obtained from cane grass grown in moist ground conditions. It is used for strengthening other fibres in Yard Brooms and street sweepers. A very stiff, pliable and water resistant material. |
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Crimped |
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When the bristle is not straight, it consists of a number of waves per inch and is measured from the crest of the adjoining waves. |
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Durastran |
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Durastran fibre is a product from the USA. It is polystyrene and polystyrene acrylonitrile copolymers. The material has an excellent resistance to water based solutions and alcohols. |
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EVA Rubber |
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EVA Rubber is a durable plastic material made from "Ethylene Vinyl Acetate" resin. There is actually no rubber in the material. The material is mainly used in sports goods, shoe insoles, toys, etc. |
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Fill |
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Fill refers to the bristles on the broom head. |
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Flagged |
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Flagged fill is when the end of the bristle is split into a few strands. This makes for a thicker, fuller fill. |
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Flat trimmed |
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The bristle length is the same across the head of the broom or scrub. |
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Horsehair |
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Horsehair is a product of Australia, UK. Obtained from the tail and mane of horses. Used in its natural state in almost all lines of brushware, and is one of the best materials available. The material is very pliable, fairly strong and reasonably water resistant. |
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Java |
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Java is a product of Indonesia and is obtained from the veins of palm leaves. The material is tough, pliable and reasonably water-resistant. |
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Millet |
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Millet is a product of Fiji. Obtained as a crop like wheat, but grown solely for brush making. Millet can grow up to nine feet but only about three feet of the top, where the single stalk breaks out, is used. The millet fibre is reasonably pliable but not water resistant. |
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Nylon |
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Nylon is a product of the USA, UK and Australia. Obtained by the process of compounds from coal, tar, air and water. Nylon is exceedingly tough, pliable and water resistant. It has a high melting point and a good resistance to chemicals. |
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P.V.C. |
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P.V.C. (Polyvinylchloride) is a product of USA and UK. These materials are cheaper than nylon or polypropylene and do not have the same characteristics. PVC has very little recovery when wet and therefore is not recommended for use in liquids. They will also distort when subjected to heat. |
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Polyester |
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Polyester is a product of Japan, USA, Australia and the UK. The material has very low water absorbency, temperature distortion is 150 degrees Celsius and the recommended maximum temperature for continuous use is 130 degrees Celsius. |
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Polypropylene |
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Polypropylene is a product of USA, UK and Australia. It is a by-product of the oil industry and became commercially available at the end of 1960. Polypropylene is a colourless, odourless material of high rigidity and surface hardness. Water, grease or detergents do not affect the material. It is not recommended for prolonged use above 70 degrees Celsius but with withstand intermittent use in excess of this temperature, and the filaments can be sterilized in boiling water without risk of shrinkage. Polypropylene is non-toxic and therefore suitable for use within the food industry. |
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Polystyrene |
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Polystyrene is a product of the UK, Europe and USA. The material is stiff and inclined to have a metallic rustle or ring to it. The main disadvantage of the material is that it will disintegrate quickly if it comes into contact with normal hydro-carbon solvents i.e. petroleum products, kerosene and minerals etc. Polystyrene is not recommended for use around heat as it ignites readily. |
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Stock |
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Refers to the head of the broom. |
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Strong back |
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This is a device that is used on Brushworks outdoor brooms for strength and support. |
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Union fibre |
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Union fibre is a mixture of Palmyra Fibre from India and Mexican Fibre. It was particularly developed for scrubbing brushes. Mexican fibre holds water and the Palmyra fibre gives stiffness to the mixture. The combined fibres work between one another assisting soap and detergents to lather. |
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