Optimizing Sisal-Cotton Fiber Blends: Enhancing Strength, Durability, and Sustainability

Blending natural fibers enhances textile properties by combining their strengths. This study explores various ratios of sisal and cotton fibers to determine the optimal blend for strength, durability, and flexibility. Cotton provides softness and comfort, while sisal contributes high tensile strength and wear resistance. The blending process included opening, carding, drawing, combing, roving, and spinning. Tests conducted on tensile strength, moisture absorption, durability, and surface morphology revealed that a 40:60 sisal-cotton blend improved strength by 20% while maintaining flexibility. Higher sisal content increased tensile strength but reduced softness and moisture absorption. These findings suggest that optimized fiber blending can enhance both the sustainability and performance of textiles.