According to the Philippine “Business Mirror” report on August 4, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFidasdfssdfs) stated that this year’s abaca production is expected to be 74,000 tons, of which 10% will be used for The proportion of manufacturing masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) is far higher than the 1% before the epidemic.
Abaca fiber is rapidly gaining popularity as governments and manufacturers around the world scramble to produce more reusable and safe medical clothing, according to a Bloomberg report .
The Philippines is the world’s largest abaca producer, accounting for approximately 85% of global production. </p
