Abaca is a natural fiber that originated in the Philippines from a Musa textilis plant. It is a hard fiber, where mature plants are processed and turned into fibers similar to flax and hemp. Abaca fabric is highly durable, versatile, and breathable. There are many different types and qualities of abaca fabrics. Textile producers often blend abaca fibers with other materials, natural or synthetic, to make various abaca fabrics.
