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Bananas, coffee, pineapple, lotus, linen, you may not know it, but they are all natural resources that can be turned into sustainable fibres. Given the decline in resources, especially the environmental impact of resource-intensive natural fibers like cotton and petroleum-based fibers like acrylic, polyester, nylon, and spandex, it is time for the apparel industry to look for sustainable alternatives. is coming. Below, we will introduce five fibers that reduce environmental impact.
1.Hemp linen
One of the most versatile natural fibers can be obtained from linen. linen fibers are antibacterial, durable, resilient and act as a natural air conditioning system. Additionally, linen is a fast-growing plant that consumes little water and does not require herbicides or pesticides. However, the industrial weight of linen fiber is still small. The reason is the relationship between the linen plant and the creation of medicine. The production and use of industrial hemp has many benefits for the environment, but its cultivation has been discouraged.
2. Coffee fiber
Most coffee drinkers simply throw away the ground coffee after brewing. However, it is an important raw material that can be used to make coffee ground fiber. Coffee grounds are combined with polymers to create a masterbatch, which is then spun into thread. The resulting coffee thread is multifunctional and can be used in a variety of products, from outdoor and sportswear to everyday household items. textile made from coffee fibers offer excellent natural odor resistance and quick drying times. There is now a challenge to take textiles globally, with more apparel brands incorporating coffee fibers into their collections and expanding beyond the fashion industry.
3. Pineapple fiber (Piñatex)
Believe it or not, it's a vegan leather alternative made from pineapple leaves. Pineapple textile is a natural non-woven fabric made from pineapple leaves called Piñatex, which closely resembles leather. Pineapple textile is made from pineapple leaf fibers, a by-product of pineapples harvested in the Philippines. Piñatex is a new type of natural tissue that is 100% vegan and sustainable. Additionally, it is a durable yet versatile material that is breathable, soft and flexible. Piñatex is easy to print, stitch and cut, making it suitable for many fashion products.
4. Banana fiber
Banana fiber is a strong natural fiber. It is made from banana wood stems and is durable and biodegradable. Banana fiber is similar to natural bamboo fiber, but is said to have superior spinning ability, fineness, and tensile strength. Banana fiber can be used to make ropes, mats, textiles, and handmade paper. Depending on which part of the banana stem it is, fibers can be extracted from the banana fibers to make different fabrics of different weights and thicknesses. However, extracting banana fiber from banana stems is not so easy. Banana thread is made by boiling strips of pods in an alkaline solution to soften and separate them. Once this is done, the fibers are bonded together to create a long thread, which is then spun wet to prevent the fibers from breaking. The thread are then dyed or woven.
5. Lotus fiber
--> Lotus thread: luxurious yet sustainable - a new trend in the high fashion world.
Using lotus textile may sound unusual, but in Southeast Asia, lotus fibers have been used for centuries in special clothing. Naturally, the manufacturing process produces a luxurious textile that feels like a mixture of silk and raw linen, making it stain-resistant, lightweight, soft, silky, and extremely breathable. However, when using lotus stems, it is a complex and time-consuming manufacturing process.
There is a question of how commercially viable and suitable each sustainable fiber (linen, coffee, pineapple, banana, lotus) is for large-scale production. linen and coffee have great potential for the mass market, while lotus and pineapple textile are recognized for fashion fashion.
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