The fibers of the maguey are characterized by their resistance and length. Well-processed, they are soft to the touch. The color of the fiber is "bone," although it can vary according to the species. Historically maguey was widely used to make ropes, scouring pads, slings, nets, bags, textiles, and possibly amate bark paper. Fiber is found throughout the plant. The leaf is called the penca and the center is called the pina. With the rise of mezcal, by-products multiplied until they became a contamination problem.
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