The abaca or “Manila Hemp” is indigenous to the Philippines. A member of the Hard fiber group and the banana family of plants with a scientific name Musa textiles. Known for its strength, lightness and water resistance the abaca fiber is used for making ropes, cordages and papers.

Abaca fiber is particularly used in the manufacture of a range of specialty papers, currency notes, carpets and marine ropes because of its relatively long staple length, strength and cellulose content. The abaca twine is composed of fibers stripped from the trunk of the abaca plant, the “sheaths” are then cut into strips or “tuxies”, the pulp is then scrapped off leaving only the fiber strands which will be twisted into ropes. The outer leaves of the trunk are wider, darker in shade and contain more but coarser fiber than the inner leaves. On average, the plant grows about 20 feet tall. The many qualities of the Abaca fiber contributes to the natural beauty of every carpet made distinctively made by Triple-A.

Acrylic fibers or synthetic fibers were invented during the 1950’s as a result of an extensive search to improve the supply of natural fibers. Consequently acrylic fibers give you the feel and look of wool for less money. Its uneven fiber surface helps resists sunlight, crushing, staining, moisture, mildew and fading.

Wool is a natural fiber that comes from domestic sheep One of the most expensive fibers; it grows in several natural colors such as black, brown, gray and white. Wool of any color takes dye easily and can be felted. It’s very durable; its fiber height hides dirt well and has a lavish feel.

Abaca blend is a combination of abaca and wool or abaca and acrylic. Abaca twine is twisted with either acrylic yarn or wool to create a different texture in the carpet. This would give the rug the soft feel of wool or acrylic but still have the durability and warmth of abaca.