Tampico (cactus fibre)
Tampico fibre is made from a plant unique to the semi-desert areas of northern Mexico, the “Agave Lechugilla”. It has been exported for centuries all over the world to manufacture cords, ropes and stricks or for use as a filler in brushes, scrubs and brooms for industrial and personal use.Tampico fibre is a very resistant material, but with a very fine, delicate and smooth texture. It has abrasive qualities, which make it ideal for polishing, and it retains its qualities and smoothness over time while other fibres become hard and lose their quality.
Tampico is often described as "Mexico's natural wonder" because of its exceptional properties. This fibre is used as an all-natural filling in the brush-making industry, where it has proven its worth due to its exceptional water retention characteristics, excellent biodegradability, and superior resistance to heat and chemicals.