Biobased Fibers
Beyond Animals And Plastic: The Emerging Technologies Of Biofabricated Leather
Biofabricated leather platforms based on mycelium, agricultural residues and microbial fermentation are reshaping the search for alternatives to animal-derived and synthetic leather. This article is part one in a two-part …
Africa’s Untapped Biofiber Economy: The Next Strategic Opportunity In Global Nonwovens And Fashion Materials
Agricultural waste streams across Africa offer promising fiber sources for nonwovens, fashion, packaging and composites, but infrastructure and investment remain key to scale. The global fiber and materials landscape is …
Development Of Biobased Polyethylene For Textile Applications
Germany-based BB Engineering GmbH (BBE) has joined the bioPEtex research project to help develop textiles made using 100-percent biobased polyethylene (PE). BBE is contributing its spinning and texturizing expertise and …
Development Of Biobased Polyethylene For Textile Applications
BB Engineering Participates In bioPEtex Research Project Germany-based BB Engineering GmbH (BBE) has joined the bioPEtex research project to help develop textiles made using 100-percent biobased polyethylene (PE). BBE is …
Bombay Dyeing Launches Biodegradable PSF
India-headquartered Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd has recently launched a biodegradable fiber that degrades within five years. The fiber manufacturer foresees a large market for this fiber, given consumers’ …