100% hand woven abaca carpet. The thin weave series have a pile half of 1/4 inch thick and below. This is specially made for high traffic areas that has plenty of movement going around.

This includes a premium latex backing that is eco-dried. This is a 100% sustainable material that is made of natural fiber and is biodegradable. Passed the SGS Fire Test. We also FUMIGATE before shipping.

THE ABACA CARPET (MORE FAQS)

Before you consider buying an Abaca Carpet, we thought you should know some Abaca Trivia:

• ABACA or Manila hemp (Musa textilis) is actually a species of banana
• ABACA hand woven carpet and rugs are a luxury item. The hand-made version takes long hours to make and is a labor of love. When done right, a weaver can do 7 to 8 sqft a day at its fastest, but if the weaver is just starting out, he is lucky to get at least 4sqft a day. Twine used in making our abaca is also hand-made (no electronic machines here!) that's why it also takes a couple of days to make just to produce a single bundle.
  
•  ABACA production in the Philippines is increasing: From January to November 2014, abaca fiber production was recorded at 427,700 tons, increasing from 354,490 tons in the previous period. 
• ABACA in the world market- the Philippines by 85% to 95% of the world's supply.
• ABACA is the strongest natural fibre (Woods and Roberts 2015 pg 301)
•  ABACA fibre is perfect for making carpets and rugs becasue of its strength and the long length that it has (6-12ft after tuxying, sheathing and drying- Considine 1983 pg.1)