Saturday, August 8th, 2009
LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 4 (PNA) - Apart from fiber, pulp, cordage, ropes, twines, yarns, fabrics and handicrafts, industry insiders see more potential uses of abaca especially in the construction industry, currency notes and miscellaneous items like wigs.
In the construction industry, abaca could be included in the components of floor tiles, hollow blocks, fiberboard, reinforcement of concrete and asphalt, according to the National Abaca Research Center (NARC).