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What are the end-uses of ramie fiber?
Ramie is one of the strongest natural fibers and has a limited application in the textile industry. This is mainly because the extraction and cleaning process has a lot of steps such as scraping,
What is the chemical composition of ramie fiber?
Ramie belongs to the class of bast fibers and is a unicellular cellulosic fiber. It is one of the strongest natural fibers. Compared to all other bast fibers, ramie contains a high amount of
Why is silk an expensive fiber?
Silk is referred to as one of the luxurious and finest fibers in the world of fashion. Silk is known to be one of the oldest fibers that were discovered by Chinese people around 8,500 years ago.
Six alternative natural resources that can be turned into sustainable textile
It is about time for the textile and apparel industry to look for sustainable alternatives and to prove that the production of textiles and clothing will not pollute the environment. FashionUnited
PHL abaca fiber likely to see 5.7pc growth in global demand for next 5 years
Philippines will remain as the world’s top source of abaca, the strongest-known natural fiber, according to TechSci global market research and consulting company as the global demand for
TDB & Sahi Fab sign agreement to recycle hemp waste into textile
As part of the Waste to Wealth project, the Technological Development Board (TDB) and Sahi Fab signed a contract for the development and commercialization of "Agricultural waste of stem materials
Apparel Impact Institute launches first sustainability program in US
The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), a leading organization for creating scalable solutions for the apparel and footwear industry, is bringing sustainability home with current facility efficiency
SABIC, DSM partners to create Dyneema from certified circular polymers
SABIC and Royal DSM, a worldwide science-based business specializing in Nutrition, Health, and Sustainable Living, have announced a partnership to develop new Dyneema® products utilizing certified
What is spider silk?
Spider silk is a natural protein fiber that is always sought after for its mechanical properties and is considered to be superior to silkworm silk. Spider silk also known as gossamer is tougher than
What are the properties of silk?
Microscopic Properties:Longitudinal Section (L.S.): The silk that the larvae extrudes has a presence of water-soluble gum called sericin which gives the silk an irregular and rough surface however