Ideal for use in natural upholstery, can also be knitted or used as weft in weaving Abaca is a quintessential Filipino fiber, the raw material is harvested from a tree in the banana family, then beaten until its soft and spun to create a coarse, incredibly hardwearing thread.

Abaca as a natural fiber is versatile and dynamic, and appears in various forms. We particularly enjoy working with it when it's twined, because its ropelike nature lends a tensility to the material that is perfect as a binding agent, or for weaving against a harder frame.

Assorted abaca twine in 10 different colors! Priced per piece.

Check out our abaca fiber twine selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our twine & string shops.

May 13, 2021 · Abaca is a leaf fiber that comes from Abaca plants (Musa Textilis). The abaca plant is a species of banana native to the Philippines and its fiber was originally used for making twines and ropes. Abaca fabric is a type of textile made from abaca plant fiber. Abaca is mainly composed of cellulose and lignin.

Abaca Braided Rope Twine-Natural Color. 20 meters length. 1/2 cm width. 2mm thick. can be used in any kind of arts and crafts, gardening, diy designs, furnishings and others. Durable and long lasting. High quality.

Abaca twine is a type of string made using abaca fibers. It is highly valued for its strength, durability, and resistance to moisture. Abaca twine is commonly used in agricultural applications for tying plants and securing bundles, as well as for crafting and other household purposes.

Gift wrapping makes gift-giving more fun! Abaca twine and ribbon is ideal for wrapping gifts, arts and crafts projects, home decor, DIY projects, and more. 2 Types available: Abaca twine: Made from natural fibers; Ribbon: Made of Silk Satin; 5 yards / 180" Handcrafted in the Philippines

Manila rope, sometimes referred to as “hemp rope”, is manufactured from the strongest natural fibers available of the abaca plant grown in the Philippines. Manila rope provides high strength with very good resistance to abrasion and low stretch.

We can supply good quality grades of Abaca/Manila yarn produced to internationally accepted quality standards, in the range of “X” metres per kilo to “Y” metres per kilo, “S” twist (left-hand lay) or “Z” twist (right-hand lay), other specialist treatments can be considered and are available on a variety of different package sizes.