A Strong, Coarse Fiber Often Used For Ropes.
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DESCRIPTION
Sisal is a natural fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal plant. It is a hard and long fiber, where the leaves are beaten to separate tough fibers from weak. The fiber has a coarse texture with lustrous, creamy white colors.
HISTORY
The Sisal plant is native to Mexico, where its fiber has been extracted since pre-Columbian times. Commercial interest in sisal was stimulated by the development of the machine grain miner in 1880s, which brought a demand for low-cost twine made out of sisal. Sisal twine and rope remains popular today due to its great strength.
LEAF FIBER
W: 200-400 microns
L: 800-1000 mm
WASH INSTRUTIONS
[1]Avoid exposure to water[2]Dry Clean
CHARACTERISTICS
- Coarse and lustrous
- Durable
- Water resistant, resistant to saltwater damage
- Able to insulate sound
- Takes dyes well but is prone to discolor
- Abrasion resistant
- Biodegradable
QUALITY
Sisal can be divided into 3 basic gradings:
| QUALITY | COLOR | APPEARANCE |
|---|---|---|
| BEST | White, Soft, Cream, Brown | Without knots |
| MEDIUM | Cream, Golden | Without knots and a medium amount of impurities |
| REJECTED | Brownish green | Presence of knots and a high percentage of impurities |
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