1
a
: a strong white fiber used especially for cordage and twine
called also sisal hemp
b
: a widely cultivated Mexican agave (Agave sisalana) whose leaves yield sisal
2
: any of several fibers similar to true sisal
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Brush made from pure natural sisal Best For: Exfoliation, circulation
How to Use: Use on dry skin before bath or shower.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
As the name suggests, the rug’s durable material is made from natural sisal and jute fibers.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Options like re-jute, bamboo or sisal offer the warmth of natural tones without the threat of a short lifespan.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 15 May 2024
Thinner sturdy rugs can be made of jute, sisal, wool or polypropylene.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
As the name suggests, the rug’s durable material is made from natural sisal and jute fibers.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Options like re-jute, bamboo or sisal offer the warmth of natural tones without the threat of a short lifespan.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 15 May 2024
Thinner sturdy rugs can be made of jute, sisal, wool or polypropylene.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
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“Sisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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sisal
noun
si·sal
ˈsī-səl 
-zəl
1
: a strong durable white fiber used to make ropes and twine
2
: a widely grown tropical Mexican agave with leaves that produce sisal
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