The fibres come from the leaf of the sisal agave, which originally comes from Mexico. For reasons of quality, Ruckstuhl’s sisal comes from Tanzania, Madagascar and Kenya. The yarn is spun in Europe. Sisal has an appealing shine. Thanks to its even structure and colour, it lends itself well to dyeing.

Facts and figures

• 37'000new agave plants must be planted every year to cover Ruckstuhl's needs.
• Ruckstuhl buys only the best and washed fiber qualities. 

Advantages

• Sisal is a natural and renewable raw material.
• Sisal is free of pollutants.
• Sisal has a regulatory effect on the climate of the room, as it can absorb up to 420 g (15 oz) moisture per square meter (20% of its own weight).
• Sisal has a cooling effect in the summer and a warming effect in the winter. It is suitable for all seasons.
• Sisal carpets can be produced with a minimum of energy.
• Sisal is abrasion-resistant.
• Sisal is electrostatically neutral.