Sisal Fiber

Sisal is another natural fiber obtained from the leaves of a plant. It is naturally found in Africa, Central America and Florida. Sisal, also known as sisal hemp is a plant that yields a stiff fiber and is mostly used for making rope. It is the most produced natural fiber after cotton.

Physical Characteristics
The fiber is smooth and straight and light yellow in color. It is fairly coarse and It is extensively used because of its strength, durability, ability to stretch, affinity for certain dyestuffs, and resistance to deterioration in saltwate.

Major Countries
China, Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya are some of the significant producers of high quality sisal, used in different applications.

Applications
Sisal is used for making a number of products including :

• Rope
• Twine
• Upholstering
• Mattress
• Carpets