Arenga Fiber, also known as Gumati Fiber, is a medium to stiff plant fiber derived from the Arenga Pinnata sugar palm tree; mainly grown and processed in Indonesia.
With a rich history of use for rope, roofs, brushes, brooms, and thickening for concrete.
Similar to Tampico, Arenga is ideal for brushes made for scrubbing, sweeping, painting, decor, tactile stimulation, or ritual/altar spaces.
Length: Current stock is in 200-300 mm. Check back regularly for more variety of length.
Sold by Weight in quantities of 250 gr., 500, gr. Or 1kg bundles. (250 gr is enough for 2-4 brushes depending on size & length of fibers)
This fiber is cleaned and dressed. It is not treated with any chemicals and is 100% biodegradable, but with simple care will last many years or decades.
The coarse fibers of Arenga resemble horse hair in texture and are most commonly used in natural brushes and brooms; it is recognised as one of the hardest wearing natural fibers.
This fiber is extracted from the leaf sheaths of the palm and has several characteristics that make it valuable in various industries :
- Strength and Durability : Arenga fiber is known for its toughness and durability, which makes it suitable for applications requiring robust materials.
- Water Resistance : It has natural resistance to water, making it suitable for outdoor and wet environments.
- Flexibility : Arenga fiber is flexible and can be spun into threads or yarns, making it versatile for different weaving and textile applications.
- Insulation : It offers some degree of thermal insulation, which can be useful in certain applications.
- Biodegradability : Arenga fiber is biodegradable, which is beneficial from an environmental sustainability perspective.
Applications of Arenga fiber include :
- Brushes and Brooms : The stiff nature of the fiber makes it ideal for brushes and brooms.
- Ropes and Cordage : Its strength and durability make it suitable for ropes and cordage used in various industries.
- Textiles: It can be woven into textiles for clothing, mats, and other products.
- Handicrafts : Arenga fiber is used in traditional handicrafts to create items like baskets and mats.
- Construction : It is sometimes used in construction materials, such as in insulation or reinforcement applications.
Overall, Arenga fiber is valued for its natural properties and has been traditionally used in Southeast Asia for various practical and cultural purposes.
Our products are custom made from grade C to grade E (Soft, Medium, Hard Stiff) with cutting sizes of 14 to 18 cm and we provide various sizes from unsorted 30 to 90 cm.
