A plant fibre can be compared to a composite material that is reinforced with cellulose fibrils (Figure 1) [1]. These are oriented helically at an angle called the microfibrillar angle. In a composite ...

As a company specializing in natural fiber composites technology, Greenboats GmbH has learned to adapt its product offerings to meet market demands, expanding its portfolio from flax fiber/bio-based ...

Nature’s cordage solution, strong, flexible, endlessly dependable. The post Why Bark Fiber Is One of the Most Reliable ...

ESA’s detailed testing of this natural-fibre composite has helped it find wider terrestrial uses in turn, including inside McLaren Racing’s Formula 1 cars. Fibres from the flax plant, cultivated in ...

The natural world and fiber arts have always been intrinsically tied. Before the introduction of synthetic materials such as polyester and acrylic, all fiber was made using plant or animal sources: ...

Natural fibres that are increasingly being used in wet wipes may actually do more harm to the environment than the synthetic ones they are designed to replace. Viscose and lyocell, which are made from ...

UYN introduces the Alacrify, the first daily running shoe made entirely from natural fibers, combining eco-conscious design with performance innovation, redefining sustainability in running shoes.