Sisal Rugs
Sisal is a natural fiber derived from the 'agave sisalana' cactus plant.
Normally, within the life of the plant that are used to produce
sisal rugs, a
few hundred usable leaves are generated. Each leaf contains around a thousand
fibers. The fibers are generally between 24 and 40 inches long, are very strong,
and have colors ranging from creamy white to a pale yellow.
The Sisal rug fibers are separated from the leaves of the plant in a process
called Decortications. The leaves are first crushed and then beaten in a machine
by a rotating wheel of blunt knives. The remaining plant material is then washed
away from the fibers. The fibers are then dried and graded. The highest quality
fibers are selected for use as sisal rugs material with the remainder used for
such things as rope and upholstery. The fibers are mechanically spun into yarn
and then woven into broadloom on modern power looms. Check our
rugs outlet resources
for the lowest prices on sisal rugs.
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