Sisal Fibers
Product Description:
Sisal fibers are tougher and stronger than other fibrous materials like jute.
Fibre extraction includes
- Crushing leaf
- Scraping
- Washing
- Dring by mechanical or natural means
- Brushing
The usage of the fiber:
“Ropes industry” is the major application of sisal fibers. You can find them in agriculture and cattle-raising, industry and commerce. For example, ropes, twines, and general cordage, wire rope cores.
Sisal fibers are the material of buffing cloth, geotextiles, mattresses too.
There is a large demand for sisal carpets and rugs with the increasing awareness of green living. The carpet uses the higher-grade fiber after treatment. More peoples use them to decorate the house and office including the big modern company.
The short fibers can be used in paper industry for the production of low-cost and specialty paper. Like cigarette paper, banknotes.
Building and car industry can also see them.
Sisal is used in
- dartboards and filters
- handicrafts and Macramé
Characteristics:
- High strength (if compared to other natural fibers)
- Durability
- Ability to stretch
- Affinity for certain dyestuffs
- Resistance to deterioration in saltwater
