Mexico's answer to plastic: Forgotten plant to replace synthetic fibers

In southeastern Mexico, one plant stands out above the rest. Made from agave, ‘henequen’ was once a widespread industrial fabric, until plastics and other synthetic textiles took over.

[charlesg]

Facinating. Natural fibers, it is much better than plastic. TAKE MY MONEY!

[blnzoad]

don't let China take over the market, if they want to import this national treasure, they'll need to buy it.

[k.ganesanganesan]

Two varieties are there.
Short Aloe shrub ( velikattalai
long... Anai kattalai in Tamil.
Both helps to replace plastic in Textiles
Fender. In marine.

[wonderous_valley]

Do they make paper out of this?
Cuz I'll be Makin a research project based on these century plants.

[k.ganesanganesan]

Take this to cottage Industries to create employment.
Traditional Mat warp is made from Aloe yarn (short)

[priyadarisini]

What is the name of this plant in tamil

[josemachina]

I wonder if they clothes and towels out this I’d buy if they do