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Sisal Fiber is one of the most widely used natural fibers and is fully biodegradable. The fiber is exceptionally durable and low maintenance with minimal wear and tear. The fiber is obtained from sisal plant and known formally as Agave sisalana. These plants produce rosettes of sword-shaped leaves which start out toothed, and gradually lose their teeth with maturity. Each leaf contains several long, straight fibers which can be removed in a process known as decortication. During decortication, the leaves are beaten to remove the pulp and plant material, leaving the tough fibers behind. The fibers can be spun into thread for twine and textile production or pulped to make paper products. m

1) Planting the sisal fibre

Sisal matures in about three to five years after planting, depending upon the climate, and yields satisfactory fiber for seven or eight years thereafter producing about 300 leaves throughout the productive period.

Sisal requires low rainfall, altitude below 1900 and a lot of sunshine.Sisal plantations are done in large fields, belonging to us as well as we buy the raw material from several farmers spread across the country.

2. Harvesting and Extraction of Sisal Leaves

As you know, sisal fibers come from arid plants, called Agave sisalana. The process of harvesting and extracting sisal leaves involves a meticulous sequence of steps. Mature agave plants are selected, their tough leaves cut and stripped of their fleshy pulp.

Moreover, these leaves are then crushed and mechanically scraped to reveal the long, durable fibers within. The extracted fibers are subsequently washed, dried, and carefully sorted according to their quality and length. This intricate process ensures that the resulting sisal fibers are of optimal strength and uniformity to further produce sisal fiber mats, rugs, and other sisal fiber uses.

3) Retting and Decortication Process

After the extraction of sisal leaves, the subsequent stages of retting and decortication come into play. Retting involves subjecting the extracted leaves to a controlled period of soaking or exposure to moisture. This process breaks down the non-fibrous components and facilitates the separation of the desirable sisal fibers.

Once retting is complete, the decortication process begins. During decortication, the softened outer layer of the leaves is mechanically scraped or beaten away, revealing the resilient fibers underneath. This intricate combination of retting and decortication is essential to refine the sisal fibers, transforming them into the sturdy, versatile material with a wide range of applications.

4) Drying and Grading of Sisal Fibers

Following the retting and decortication stages, the sisal fibers undergo a crucial phase of drying and grading. This step involves carefully spreading the extracted fibers in well-ventilated areas to remove excess moisture, ensuring their optimal quality.

Moreover, the drying process is pivotal to prevent mold or degradation of fibers. Once dried, the fibers are meticulously sorted and graded based on their length, strength, and color. This grading process categorizes the fibers for specific applications, contributing to the production of high-quality sisal products across various industries.

5) Baling and Packaging for Distribution

After the completion of the drying and grading stages of sisal fibers, the focus shifts to baling and packaging, essential for their efficient distribution. The carefully dried and sorted fibers are compacted into uniform bales, ensuring ease of handling and storage.

These bales are then securely packaged, safeguarding the fibers from external elements while in transit. This final step in the process not only guarantees the preservation of the fibers’ quality but also facilitates their seamless distribution to various industries and markets, underscoring the gentle care taken to deliver a superior product to end users. From this point, sisal fiber will be later produced into various items, for instance, sisal fiber ropes, sisal fiber rugs, and even make use of automotive elements

Company Name: Terramica C. Limited
Address: 23 Mogadishu Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-787-745289
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Company Name: Terramica Company Limited
Address: 23 Mogadishu Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +25410-2878-202
Whatsapp : +25410-2878-202
Email: info@terramicacompanylimited.com