Latex

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Latex harvesting from a tree
Latex harvesting from a tree
Another photo showing latex harvesting
Another photo showing latex harvesting
Clothing made of latex
Clothing made of latex

Latex is the sap of a certain type of trees. It was used to make rubber. Brazil, in particular the city of Manaus grew rich on latex. Today, rubber can be produced synthetically (this means that it can be made in factories).