There are a huge range of different carpets on the market, which differ from each other in terms of their style, how they are produced, and the fibres that they use. Sisal carpets (Sisal Teppich) are made from an agave that yields a stiff fibre material, producing a tough and durable carpet that has a number of advantages in terms of cleaning and the generation of static.

Sisal carpets can be used in homes and businesses, and is also installed in high traffic areas due to the durability of the yarn. While sisal is not the softest fibre in the world, a number of hybrid carpets and rugs use sisal alongside wool to produce a softer and more comfortable blend.

Sisal plants consist of a rosette of sword shaped leaves, which are about 1.5 to two metres tall. The young leaves look quite different to the mature leaves, having a few minute teeth along their margins that they lose as they mature. While the origin of the Sisal plant is uncertain, it is thought to have originated from Yucatan. It was not until the 19th century that sisal cultivation spread around the world, with many areas growing the plant and later making it commercially available. Some of the places where the sisal plant spread to included Florida, Brazil, Kenya, the Caribbean, Tanzania, and throughout Asia. Brazil is the largest producer of sisal today, and it was also the first place where it was commercially planted in the 1930s.

The fibre that comes from the sisal plant has a number of uses, due to its strength, durability, and flexibility. It is one of the traditional fibres used in agricultural twine and rope, and has also been used for paper, dartboards, filters, geotextiles, mattresses, and carpets. Carpets and rugs are two of the main industries that utilise sisal fibres in the 21st century, due to their durable nature and easy maintenance. Sisal carpets are regularly installed in high traffic public areas, as they are durable, do not accumulate much dust, are easy to clean, and do not build up static. While matting of sisal carpet can occur in very high traffic areas, it is also generally very durable and strong. In private spaces and domestic settings, sisal carpet is often combined with wool fibres and other natural materials to create a softer but still highly durable carpet solution.