tobacco cloth

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Tobacco cloth is a loosely woven cotton fabric primarily used to shade tobacco plants during cultivation. It is a type of gauze, similar to cheesecloth, but often made from lower-grade yarns. This fabric is essential for protecting young tobacco seedlings from harsh environmental conditions and pests, ensuring healthy growth before transplanting.123

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gauze
…and used for curtains; and tobacco cloth, used as shade covering for tobacco plants. The main differences between them are in the finishing (for example, cheesecloth that is bleached and stiffened may be called scrim) and in the quality of the fiber (tobacco cloth is commonly made of low-grade yarns).
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…and used for curtains; and tobacco cloth, used as shade covering for tobacco plants. The main differences between them are in the finishing (for example, cheesecloth that is bleached and stiffened may be called scrim) and in the quality of the fiber (tobacco cloth is commonly made of low-grade yarns).
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