The fiber is used in engineering, construction, paper and plastics A nondescript, cactus-like plant, sisal is a $75 million crop that is grown on three continents and harvested for its leaves, which ...

Sisal and jute rugs are like the white T-shirts of the design world. Thanks to their neutral color palette and natural fibers, they complement just about any décor scheme, are incredibly durable, and ...

Personally, I prefer one-inch sisal for the job. You get too many blisters on your hands from nylon. That unsolicited testimonial comes from Rhodesia’s retired hangman, Edward (“The Dropper”) Milton, ...

With the ban on plastic bags, Kenyans should rethink sisal because its farming has a long term advantage. Sisal, whose botanical name is Agave Sisalana, was first introduced to Kenya in 1914 when the ...