Sisal Fiber

Sisal fibre is derived from the leaves of the plant. After harvest, the freshly harvested leaves of the agave plant are pressed in machines to separate out the fibers. Subsequently, the separated fibers are washed, dried in the sun, bleached, and combed with rotating brushes. The dried fibre represents only 4% of the total weight of the leaf.

– Sisal is broadly categorized under three grades and applied in various industries according to the grades.
– Low-grade: cellulose and hemicellulose portion are mainly used
– Paper industry
– Cordage industry
Medium-grade : used in making of binder twine, ropes, bales
-,Agriculture
– Marine
– General industrial purpose
High-grade : used by blending itself with wool and acrylic for softer hand
– Carpet industry