Effect of Conditioning Time on Papaya Petiole Fibers for Basketry
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This research aimed to determine the optimal conditioning process for papaya stems for weaving applications. It also investigated the physical and mechanical properties of papaya stem fibers used in shaping woven products. Three bleaching durations were tested: 1, 2, and 3 days. One kilogram of dry papaya stems was soaked in a bleach solution, with a water-to-bleach ratio of 1:2. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used to create three treatments. The results showed that soaking for 1 day produced whiter and stronger papaya stem fibers than shorter durations. The moisture content was 8.85±0.13%, and the tensile force was 18.39±0.57 N. These values indicated suitability for further conditioning with glycerin. The study investigated the effect of glycerin soaking duration at three levels: 3, 5, and 7 days. Two hundred grams of bleached papaya stems were immersed in a solution of glycerin and water at a ratio of 1:3. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used to create three treatments. The results showed that soaking in the glycerin solution for 3 days resulted in characteristics suitable for shaping into woven products. It had a moisture content of 14.17±0.24% and a tensile force of 28.30±0.70 N. The resulting papaya stems could be used to make woven products such as fans, placemats, home decorations, and fashion bags.
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