Study of Water Absorption in Raffia vinifera Fibres from Bandjoun, Cameroon

Table 2

Comparison of water absorbed of some natural fibres.

Types of fibers	Water absorbed (%)	Soaking duration	T (°C)	References
Afra wood	102
Ojamlesh wood	54	25 days	25	[14]
Roosi wood	120
Hemp	62
Okra	64	13 h	(27–67)	[18]
Betel nut	38
Raffia  vinifera	(303–662)	25 days	23	Studied case