PFERD maintenance lacquered hardwood block heavy floor sweep broom. Measures 18-inches length. Use with threaded handle. Stiffness, liquid retention, durability and cost are just a few of the characteristics that make certain fibers better for certain jobs. A cinnamon-brown coloured vegetable fibre derived from the leaf stalks of the Palmyra palm tree in India. Palmyra is a durable, medium stiff fibre tough enough for heavy sweeping. Stiff, water-resistant Palmyra is used in garage floor sweeps, scrub brushes. Uses in industries area: sanitation, construction, plumbing, maintenance/repair, operations, painting, automotive, HVAC, welding, carpentry and equestrian.