Sisal rope is made from natural fibres of the agave sisalana plant. This plant is found most commonly in sub-tropic areas. With regards to strength sisal rope is not as strong as some other natural fibres, like manila. Regardless of this, it's very resistant to sunlight and allows for a small amount of stretching, while it is also good for knotting.

Sisal rope is perfect for use where extreme strength is not a major requirement.

Sisal is also used in the following:

Sisal carpet and sisal rugs

Floor coverings made from this material is known for its durability. The texture can take a bit of getting used to as it has been known to be a bit on the scratchy side. Sisal also doesn't build up static electricity as easily as normal carpeting does.

Sisal area rugs is another example of floor covering made from this natural material.

Wool sisal

Combining wool and sisal is popular as you now get the best of both worlds: the dureability of the sisal, and the softness and more comfortable texture that wool offers. Many people who have used sisal area rugs combined with wool have been of the opinion that it's the best carpeting they've had the pleasure of using.

Sisal post

Have a cat that keeps scratching the furniture? A sisal post is the perfect solution, and you can even make one yourself using sisal rope, although sisal fabric is preferred as the material for a scratching post. Cats just love sisal and a sisal post is sure to keep your cats away from your furniture.