We all know about the banana. But many of us don’t know that we can make fiber from the banana plant. Natural fibers present important advantages such as low...
Cantala, (Agave cantala), a plant of the family Asparagaceae, and its fiber, belonging to the leaf fiber group. We will discuss about Cantala Fiber Properties and Uses. Origin and...
Chinese Abutilon theophrasti fiber (AF) ranks first in the world for yield; however, its application in the textile field is limited due to its characteristics. It is also known as...
Urena Fiber is a bast fiber. It is one of the oldest fibers. The bast fiber from Urena lobata is widely used traditionally for making cordage and coarse textiles....
Crotalaria juncea, known as brown hemp, Indian hemp, Madras hemp, or sunn hemp Fiber. Sunn is likely native to the Indian subcontinent; where it has been cultivated since prehistoric times. The sunn plant is not...
Bast Fiber is also known as Phloem Fiber or Skin Fiber. Bast Fiber is collected from the phloem or skin of the dicotyledonous plants. This fiber is one of the...
Natural and organic fibers become more and more popular these years. Hemp is a bast fiber plant-like jute, kenaf, flax, and ramie. Hemp fiber is one of the most...
Guanaco fiber is one of the finest natural fibers in the world. Guanaco have a double coat similar to cashmere; the undercoat is a fine fiber and ranges in...
Abaca Fiber is a bast fiber. The fiber is extracted from the stalk of the plant. Abaca fabric is 100% eco-friendly and capable of lasting for years. It is...