Sisal Fiber

Product Details

Properties of Sisal Fiber:
Sisal Fiber is exceptionally durable with a low maintenance with minimal wear and tear.
It is Recyclable.
Sisal fibers are obtained from the outer leaf skin, removing the inner pulp.
It is available as plaid, herringbone and twill.
Sisal fibers are Anti static, does not attract or trap dust particles and does not absorb moisture or water easily.
The fine texture takes dyes easily and offers the largest range of dyed colors of all natural fibers.
It exhibits good sound and impact absorbing properties.
Its leaves can be treated with natural borax for fire resistance properties.

Chemical Composition of Sisal Fiber:
Cellulose65%
Hemicelluloses12%
Lignin9.9%
Waxes2%
Total100%

Uses/Application of Sisal Fiber:
From ancient times sisal has been the leading material for agricultural twine because of its strength, durability, ability to stretch, affinity for certain dyestuffs, and resistance to deterioration in saltwater.
Sisal is used commonly in the shipping industry for mooring small craft, lashing, and handling cargo.
It is also surprisingly used as the fibre core of the steel wire cables of elevators, being used for lubrication and flexibility purposes. Traditionally sisal was the leading material for agricultural twine or baler twine. Although this has now been overtaken by polypropylene.
It is used in automobile industry with fiberglass in composite materials.
Other products developed from sisal fiber include spa products, cat scratching posts, lumbar support belts, rugs, slippers, cloths and disc buffers.
Sisal is used by itself in carpets or in blends with wool and acrylic for a softer hand.