How Chinese people turn palm leaves into shoe insoles #palm #shorts

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00:00Did you know that people in China harvest palm leaf sheaths to make shoe insoles?

00:04After being harvested, the sheaths are thoroughly washed to remove any dirt, then sun-dried

00:09to enhance their flexibility.

00:11Once they reach the ideal dryness, craftsmen carefully cut away the tough veins on both

00:16sides to make processing easier.

00:18Next, the sheaths are trimmed into evenly sized squares, tailored to fit different foot

00:24sizes.

00:25These pieces are stacked in four layers and sewn together using thick, tight, and even

00:30stitches to create flat, durable insoles.

00:33After sewing, the layered sheaths are pressed and molded into various sizes using a stamping

00:38machine.

00:39Finally, the edges are meticulously stitched to boost durability and improve their appearance.

00:45Insoles made from palm leaf sheaths are not only breathable and great at absorbing sweat,

00:50but they are also eco-friendly and provide a soft, comfortable feel when worn.