Sisal Tejidos

HISTORY OF SISAL​

THE ANCESTRAL PLANT FOR CONTEMPORARY USES

FROM YUCATAN TO THE WORLD

HENEQUEN: THE MEXICAN FIBER THAT CONQUERED THE PLANET

Sisal (henequen) is a coarse, strong fiber commonly used in the production of twine and rope, and in the production of textiles, ornaments, rugs, and rugs. Due to its unique properties and its versatility, it is increasingly used in the world of construction and in the production of composite materials for automobiles and furniture, as well as a substitute for plastic and paper products. Sisal is par excellence a renewable and 100% biodegradable resource that can form part, along with other biofibers, of the global solution to climate change and put an end to many of the pollution problems generated by our industries.

ANCESTRAL TECHNOLOGY FOR CONTEMPORARY USES

At Sisal Tejidos we inherited the sisal culture from the Mayas. We integrate their ancestral methods of cutting, harvesting and processing with current technology, from biotechnology to modify the plant to standardized processes that guarantee the quality of the products.

The cultivation of Sisal or Henequen, called KI in the Mayan language, is one of the oldest activities in the region’s culture. Henequen has accompanied the development of Yucatan, from our Mayan ancestors to the present day.

Known as the “green gold” it was the axis of Mexico’s industrial development and economic boom in Yucatan for centuries. Technological advances, mainly synthetic fibers, unfortunately displaced the noble fiber with disastrous consequences for our planet. Now Sisal Tejidos seeks to contribute to the environment and humanity with sustainable fiber options and bring the wonderful natural properties of sisal back to the world.

Our products are a tribute to the tradition of our Mayan ancestors, their culture and heritage in our lands.

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From threads and cords to custom projects, we create solutions with high durability and low environmental impact.

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