Isn't burlap woven from _either_ jute or hemp?  Depending on its intended
use, either of those fibers are treated with penetrating oils,
insecticides, or fungicides.


On Mon, 4 Mar 2002, Tim Vaughan wrote:

> Something that I just tried and it works better that burlap and is CHEAP.
> You've seen that net-like brown stuff cities and landscapers put on top of
> bare sloaps? It's called Jute.


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