Pineapple fiber
Pina (the spanish N with the curvey)
Abacaxi

Made from pineapple leaves, the fiber is removed by scraping the
leaves by hand.
In commercial textiles it is often combined with silk or synthetics.
The resultant fabric has the look and much of the durability of linen,
but is softer, more lusterous, and easier care.
The fabric originated in the Philappines, though some small trade in
it has developed in other pineapple growing countries, notably Brazil.

An article and some pictures of modern garments made of this fabric is
he

http://www.teonline.com/articles/200...le-fabric.html
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