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Sisal Fiber
Sisal fiber is a cellulosic natural fiber. Like all natural fibers, it is also a natural fiber. It is collected from the leaf of a plant-like cactus. This leaf is very straight and sharp. Through processing, this leaf sisal fiber is collected.
Sisal fiber-cultivating countries
Sisal fiber is cultivated in many countries around the world. Among all the country
- Africa,
- Middle America,
- West Indies,
- Florida and some parts of West Indian Island are where this plant is cultivated.
Chemical Composition of Sisal Fiber
Sisal is composed of many chemical components. Cellulose is the main component of sisal fiber. Here, I have presented the chemical composition of sisal fiber.
- Cellulose: 71.5%
- Hemi-cellulose: 18.1%
- Lignin: 5.9%
- Pectin: 2.3%
- Fat and wax: 0.5%
- Water-soluble matter: 1.7%
Properties of Sisal Fiber
- Sisal fiber is a straight fiber.
- The color of the fiber is yellowish.
- It decomposes in salt water.
Uses of Sisal Fiber
- Sisal fiber is used to make rope, twine, and high-qualified brash.
- It is used as an alternative to the tail of a horse.
- It is used by mixing it with hemp fiber.
So, sisal fiber is important in some cases.
