Fibre used to make rope, cord and mats (5)

I believe the answer is:

sisal

(Other definitions for sisal that I've seen before include "Fibre used in rope-making" , "Type of fibre" , "Fibre from agave plant" , "Plant fibre used for ropes" , "Plant producing rope" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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