Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by physical form]
7. [fiber and fiber by product]
8. fiber
9. natural fiber
10. plant fiber

Anotations

Scope note:

A strong yellowish or reddish hard fiber derived from the leaves of the species Agave fourcroydes, a tropical American agave. Similar to sisal, henequen is a coarse, stiff fiber that is used for making ropes, twine, bags, hammocks, and shoe soles. Henequen has been used for coarse fabrics since prehistoric times in Mexico.