This work presents tensile mechanical properties, thermal properties, and morphological and structural characteristics of Abaca (Musa textiles) fibers. The results show that the fiber is thermally stable up to 250°C, with a crystalline index higher than 65%. The digital image analysis of the fiber's cross-section revealed that the fibers present a high variability of their average cross-section dimension and shape. The tensile mechanical properties place abaca as high strength – medium modulus fiber, with tensile strength values varying between 511-1051 MPa, and Young's modulus varying between 13.5–29.8 GPa.
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