Manila hemp
PLANT FIBER DERIVED FROM MUSA TEXTILIS
Manila (fibre); Manila (fiber); Manila Hemp; Abaca hemp; Tagal; Manila fiber
Manila hemp, also known as abacá, is a type of buff-colored fiber obtained from Musa textilis (a relative of edible bananas), which is likewise called Manila hemp as well as abacá. It is mostly used for pulping for a range of uses, including speciality papers.