English COMPANY PRODUCTS NEWS FIND US AT R & D SUSTAINABILITY CONTACT US LEGAL Abaca Also called Manila hemp. This fibre comes from a tree of the banana family. It is grown mostly in the Philippines, Ecuador and Costa Rica as a commercial crop. Abaca is obtained from the leaf sheaths which surround the plant’s trunk. It is a leaf fibre composed of long, thin cells that form part of the leaf’s supporting structure. Most of the abaca produced is used to make specialty papers for teabags, coffee filters, etc. For the people at Terranova Papers, the abaca plant is more than just a raw material. Behind each plantation, each abaca leaf, there is a story, a way of life. In the course of the many visits we have made to these plantations, we have come to realise that we can help the local farmers and the community. In most of the producing countries, the farmers speak Spanish, like us. This has not only made communication easier but has also enabled us to understand their problems and concerns and, as a result, be more sensitive to their needs and take part actively in meetings with farmers to develop social programmes. It is our belief at Terranova Papers that we live in a society where both companies and individuals must commit to sustainability. Our company works for the sustainable use of resources related to paper production to make our products a little better and a little greener. Our abaca plantations are located in Ecuador and the Philippines. However, most of the development is taking place in the latter country. The process for obtaining abaca fibres consists of eight steps: Harvesting Tuxying Stripping (Handstripping) Stripping (Spindle stripping) Drying Cleaning and Sorting Pressing and Stock Celesa © 2021 TERRANOVAPAPERS – environment friendly paper. Miquel y Costas Group Política de privacidad Aviso legal Carretera de Carme, km 1 | 08787 La Pobla de Claramunt | Barcelona, Spain | Tel. +34 93 808 71 00 | Fax + 34 93 808 77 27 This website uses cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience. Find out more or adjust your settings. Accept