Sisal Fiber

Properties of Sisal Fiber:

1. Sisal Fiber is exceptionally durable with a low maintenance with minimal wear and tear.
2. It is Recyclable.
3. Sisal fibers are obtained from the outer leaf skin, removing the inner pulp.
4. It is available as plaid, herringbone and twill.
5. Sisal fibers are Anti static, does not attract or trap dust particles and does not absorb moisture or water easily.
6. The fine texture takes dyes easily and offers the largest range of dyed colors of all natural fibers.
7. It exhibits good sound and impact absorbing properties.
8. 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.

1. Sisal is used commonly in the shipping industry for mooring small craft, lashing, and handling cargo.
2. 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.
3. It is used in automobile industry with fiberglass in composite materials.
4. Other products developed from sisal fiber include spa products, cat scratching posts, lumbar support belts, rugs, slippers, cloths and disc buffers.
5. Sisal is used by itself in carpets or in blends with wool and acrylic for a softer hand. 

Grading Sisal Fiber:

Sisal fibre is fairly coarse and inflexible. It is valued for cordage use because of its strength, durability, ability to stretch, affinity for certain dyestuffs, and resistance to deterioration in saltwater. Sisal is used by industry in three grades:

• The lower grade fibre is processed by the paper industry because of its high content of cellulose and hemicelluloses.
• The medium grade fibre is used in the cordage industry for making: ropes, baler and binders twine. Ropes and twines are widely employed for marine, agricultural, and general industrial use.
• The higher-grade fibre after treatment is converted into yarns and used by the carpet industry.

The fibre is also used for non-woven matting, brushing and roving.

UG Sisal Fiber
Color: Natural White
Length: 85 - 120cm
Impurity Rate: ≤5%    
Moisture Content: ≤13.5%
Packaging: 100kg/bale
Strength: ≥ 880 N
Trash Content: About 3%
Diameter: 0.2 to 0.4 

UG Sisal Fiber
Color: Bleached White
Length: 85 - 120cm
Impurity Rate: ≤3%    
Moisture Content: ≤13.5%
Packaging: 100kg/bale
Strength: ≥ 880 N
Trash Content: About 3%
Diameter: 0.2 to 0.4 

SSUG Sisal Fiber
Color: Natural
Length: 85 - 120cm
Impurity Rate: 10-16%    
Moisture Content: ≤14.5%
Packaging: 100kg/bale
Strength: ≥ 880 N
Trash Content: About 3%
Diameter: 0.2 to 0.4