Glossary Item
Plant fibres - Sisal and Tampico : sisal and tampico
Effective 14 July 2015 to 4 March 2017Preferred Term: Sisal and Tampico
Other Terms:
- sisal and tampico
Definition:
Sisal is fibre from the plant Agave sisalana. It is a stiff, pale fibre that is mainly used for rope, twine and carpets.