Abacá, from Spanish "abacá", (Musa textilis) is a species of banana native to the Philippines. The plant is of great economic importance, being harvested for its fibre, called Manila hemp, extracted from the large, oblong leaves and stems. On average, the plant grows about 20 feet (6 meters) tall. The fibre is used for making twines and ropes.

Abacá rope is very durable, flexible and resistant to salt water damage (for this reason it is often used in ropes, hawsers, lines on ships and for things like fishing nets. It can also be used to make handcrafted products like bags, carpets, clothing, and furniture. The fibers can also be pulped and then processed into specialty paper such as tea bags, vacuum bags, currency paper, special paper, and more. (source: Wikipedia)
With this, the people of Agbalogo, Aklan participated by at least 245 families, buy rutted abaca fiber and do the process to create and weave an abaca cloth. They were able to make 3 meters of abaca cloth per day.

Ms. Anesia Maayon, the marketing officer of the Agbalogo Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative said, “There are many ways to use the abaca cloth: It can be used as a table liner, place mat, bag, hat, wall décor, use for packaging, create gowns, wedding decors, décor for Christmas, décor for the church, slippers, seat cover, throw pillows, and much much more.”