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What are Vegetable Fibers? Vegetable fibers are organic fibers that are derived from various plant components, including the stem, leaves, and seeds. However, cellulose is a chemical component of this fiber, which is why it is known as cellulosic fiber. Plants’ strength and structure come from cellulose, a complex carbohydrate. Different fiber structures include different … Read more
Cotton The advantages and disadvantages of using cotton fabric are important for determining whether it is a strong, breathable, comfortable, and absorbent textile fiber. Cotton is a natural fiber, and it has great demand all over the world. However, it is grown all over the world because it is a renewable natural resource and an … Read more
Polyester Fiber Uses of polyester fiber worldwide. However, it uses for manufacturing fashionable dresses and others materials. Polyester contains the ester functional group in its main chain. It is developed by DuPont in 1946 and was sold under the tradename Terylene. however, the common polyester fibers are composed of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol (PET). Polyester fabrics … Read more
Abaca Abaca is a natural fiber. Its binominal name is Musa textiles. Its species is banana. This abaca also identifies as Manila hemp. It does not cultivate in most parts of the world. It cultivates in the Philippines, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and some parts of the world. The plant grows to 13-22 feet and averages … Read more
Hemp Hemp is a strong fiber. When it is a natural cellulosic fiber. It contains about 70% cellulose and 8-10% lignin in its chemical composition. The fiber diameter ranges from 16 to 50 microns. Simultaneously, hemp is a hard fiber and hemp stalks become mature very fast which takes up to five months. In fact, hemp … Read more
Kenaf And Allied Fibers Kenaf is a natural fiber. The botanical name of kenaf is Hibiscus canabinus. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. The properties are nearly similar to jute and allied fibers. The kenaf is a plant. The fiber is collected from the bark of the plant. Top Kenaf And Allied Fibers … Read more
