Prior to 1915 there were no definitive standards for grading Philippine Abaca. These were introduced in that year and have been amended several times since, principally in 1927 and 1975.

The list of grades is as follows:-

S2
S3
I
G
JK
MI
Y
OT

Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5

Detailed specifications may be obtained by reference to the Company.

A Brief History

The Plant

Uses of Abaca

Abaca Grading