ABACA, JUTE AND DECORATIVE FIBERS

WHAT IS ABACA FIBER?

The abaca fiber (also known as Manila hemp) is a type of fabric highly valued for its strength and durability. It is extracted from the homonymous plant, which is native to the Philippine Islands. It has very different uses, mainly for making tea bags, banknotes, wrapping paper, filters, or the well-known Manila envelopes.

It is also used to manufacture ropes. In fact, abaca ropes are in high demand because abaca is not only resistant to tension but also to deterioration caused by fresh or saltwater, wind, and sun. This material was introduced very early in the galleons after Magellan and Elcano's arrival to the islands in 1521.

Beyond the aforementioned, abaca has also been used in the manufacturing of hats.

WHAT IS JUTE?

What is jute? It is a fabric from the same name plant and cultivated in tropical regions. It can be easily bleached and dyed and is slightly less resistant than linen or hemp.

It has a certain stiffness and its natural color is beige, making it ideal for adding a rustic touch to your hat-making projects. Moreover, it is 100% biodegradable, so if you like to make your hats with environmentally friendly fabrics, jute is undoubtedly a good choice.

Jute has good tensile strength and low extensibility, which means it breathes better than other fabrics. It is an excellent acoustic insulator and does not irritate the skin, so don't hesitate to use it in dresses. It also has insulating properties.

With jute thread, thicker threads are made with which jute bags, jute rugs, jute rope and much more are woven (mats, tapestries, linoleum...).

THE BEST DECORATIVE FIBERS FROM SPAIN

In this section of our online store, you will find all kinds of natural fibers for decoration made of abaca, jute, and many other materials like raffia or rattan. Here are the best decorative fibers from Spain!

More specifically, what you will mostly find are decorative ribbons of very different types, some narrower and some wider. Among the narrower ones we have, for example, ribbons with the Andalusian flag or ribbons with the Spanish flag, great for wearing on the wrist or at the base of any hat.

We also have serpent skin patterned ribbons, velvet ribbons with pearls, braided jute, metallic ribbon…

Among the wider ones, one of our favorites is the jute ribbons with lace, very elegant but with a charming rustic touch. If you prefer a fully rustic alternative, we have several options of colored jute available.

On the other hand, if you prefer to cut your ribbons to the exact width you need, we offer multiple rolls of fabric of all the aforementioned types so you can buy the amount you want and cut it as you please.