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- Natural FibresEnkev makes quality products from natural fibres. Their products are mainly used in the mattress, horticultural, automotive and filter industry. There are however many more possibilities for these fibres in packaging, insulation and in the shoe-industry.
- Banana fibre, hemp & jute carpetThese carpets are made from jute, hemp and banana fibres. The appearance of banana fibre is similar to that of bamboo fibre and ramie fibre, but its fineness and spinnability is better than the two. The chemical composition of banana fibre is cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. The fibre is very strong and has a somewhat shiny appearance depending upon the extraction and spinning process.
- This wood-based textile fibre is made without chemical solventsFinnish fibre technology company Spinnova developed a method to convert wood pulp directly into textile fibre, without the need for chemical solvents. The semisynthetic…
- Flax Fibre String Instruments As A Case Study In Biobased Material InnovationThe Belgian start-up Atelier Duerinck produces string instruments such as cellos and violins using flax fibre composite rather than traditional tonewoods or carbon fibre.…
- Tomato Fibre PaperThis paper contains the fibres of tomato plants that originate in Dutch greenhouses. Normally these fibres are considered waste and burnt, but these fibres can be used for other purposes including paper. Not only does a biobased paper made of waste tomato fibres ensure we make use of resources, the paper also has a very high tactile and visual quality. The fibres are clearly visible, resulting in a nice and subtle effect.
- MIT’s Fibre Computer: A Breakthrough in Smart TextilesResearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative "fibre computer" that can be woven into clothing, presenting a potential alternative…
- New Technique for Recycling Carbon Fibre Composites Into Reusable MaterialsResearchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed an innovative recycling method for carbon fibre composites—a breakthrough that could greatly benefit industries…
- Fibre composite pavilion is inspired by natureEngineers at the University of Stuttgart developed the BUGA Fibre Pavilion, which combines cutting-edge computational technologies with constructional principles found in nature, and is…
- Rhino-Inspired Cellulose Fibres Combine Strength And BiodegradabilityResearchers from Anhui Agricultural University and Zhejiang University have developed high-performance cellulose fibres that combine the strength of advanced synthetic fibres with toughness comparable…
- Recycled Wind Turbine Blade Fibres Reinforce Cement CompositesResearchers at Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology in Poland have investigated cement composites reinforced with fibres recovered from wind turbine blades. The exploratory…
- NOOSA: A Fully Recyclable Biobased Textile Fibre for Circular DesignNOOSA is a material innovation company based in Brussels. It develops a recyclable, bio-based fibre designed for use in fashion, interior textiles, product design,…
- Blow-in straw fibre insulationBioblow blow-in fibre is an insulation material made from natural and recycled components. It is used to insulate walls, roofs, and floors in residential and commercial buildings. The material is applied using specialised equipment, ensuring even distribution to create a seamless layer of insulation.
- Banana fibre paperBanana fibre paper is made from agricultural waste left over after the banana harvest. The company extracts fibres from sustainably sourced banana trees grown at local farms here in Kosrae, Micronesia. In the paper making process, the fibres fuse together on a microscopic level to create a 'leather-like' paper material that is lightweight, tear-resistant, and biodegradable.
- Industrial-Scale MDF Recycling Enables Reuse of Wood FibresA new recycling process makes it possible to reuse MDF (Medium-Density Fibreboard) on an industrial scale. Developed through a collaboration between Unilin and GP…
- Human-Safe Magnetorheological Fibres Enable A New Generation Of Smart TextilesResearchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a new type of human-safe magnetorheological fibre that can change shape and stiffness under…
- Scaling Up Fibre-Based Bio-Materials for the Built EnvironmentAchieving carbon-neutral construction by 2050 will require a major shift in the materials architects and designers specify. While timber is currently the most familiar…
- Smart fibres to help regulate your breathingResearchers at MIT (US) and the University of Uppsala (Sweden) developed a new type of smart fibre that can be woven into clothing. The…
- Carbon fibres made from algaeResearchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed a way to make carbon fibres, often used as reinforcement for materials, from algal oil,…
- New fibre-reinforced hydrogel is tougher than metalA hydrogel is a superabsorbent gel made of natural or synthetic polymers. They can absorb up to 99.5 per cent water in volume. Because…
- Circular Recycling Makes Mixed-Fibre Fashion RecyclableRecycling garments made from mixed fibres has long been a challenge for the fashion and textile industry. Many stretch fabrics, including lingerie, swimwear and…
- Innovative Stab-Proof Jacket Made from Carbon FibreArmor-Tex Limited has unveiled an innovative stab-proof jacket that merges high-level personal safety with a modular, lightweight design—ideal for urban environments where safety concerns…
- An optical fibre made of celluloseResearchers at VTT Institute in Finland developed an optical fibre made of cellulose, which could be used in sensor applications. The core of the…
- Repreve fibres & fabricRepreve are fabrics and fabric made from recycled PET bottles. Billions of plastic bottles go into landfills every year. Repreve transforms recycled bottles into a fibre, used to make athletic and fashion apparel and more. Their process embeds properties like wicking, adaptive warming and cooling, water repellency, and more at the fibre level.
- Studio Wynd: Using carbon fibres in furnitureWith their high tensile strength and low weight, carbon fibres are popular in aerospace, competition sports and the military. Studio Wynd uses carbon fibres…
