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Glossary Item

Plant fibres - Sisal and Tampico : sisal and tampico

Effective 14 July 2015 to 4 March 2017

Preferred Term: Sisal and Tampico

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Definition:

Sisal is fibre from the plant Agave sisalana. It is a stiff, pale fibre that is mainly used for rope, twine and carpets.