LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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In the article “Start with Business Strategy for Non-wood Fibers in N.A. Tissue Products” I stated that C.H. Dexter pulped hemp. One of my respected colleagues notified me that Dexter  pulped the ABACA plant. I have confirmed that in the following link: http://www.patentlyinteresting.com/history-of-the-tea-bag.html which includes two Dexter patents by F.H. Osbourne, Technical Director. The ABACA plant has the nickname Manila Hemp which the mill had shortened to hemp as they described the process to me. ABACA is actually Musa Textiles, not industrial hemp that I have seen at Pure Vision and elsewhere.  I apologize for any confusion this may have cause readers. 

Ben Thorp

Richmond, VA

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