Sisal and others

FIBERS

Natural plant strands often woven into ropes or textiles for durability.

"Sisal and others" points to natural materials known for their strength and flexibility. Sisal is a type of plant fiber, so the clue hints at the broader category it belongs to—fibers. The word "others" suggests there are more examples (like cotton or hemp), reinforcing that the answer is the general term for these materials. It’s a straightforward definition clue with no hidden wordplay.