cantala

• Sustantivo que designa una fibra rígida obtenida de plantas de agave filipinas, usada para hacer cordel grueso, o la propia planta que produce esta fibra.

A noun referring to a hard fiber obtained from Philippine agave plants, used in making coarse twine, or the plant itself that yields this fiber.

1. Hard fiber from agaveC1formaltechnical

   A stiff, durable fiber obtained from certain agave plants, primarily used for manufacturing coarse twine and rope.

   Fibra dura de agave

   • The factory imports cantala for making heavy-duty ropes.
   • Cantala is often compared to sisal in strength and texture.
   • Local artisans weave baskets from cantala fibers.

   Sinónimosmaguey

2. Philippine agave plantC1formalscientific

   A tropical plant native to the Philippines, cultivated for its stiff leaves that yield a strong fiber used in textiles and cordage.

   cantalá

   • Cantala grows abundantly in the highlands of Luzon.
   • Farmers harvest cantala leaves twice a year for fiber extraction.
   • The cantala plant is resistant to drought and poor soil.