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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
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
Textile Fiber Textile fibers are essential for making various types of textile products. Basically, a fiber that can be spun into yarn or processed into various textile materials for daily uses is simply referred to as a textile fiber. There are various types of textile fibers in the market. while some are natural such as … Read more
Cellulose Acetate Rayon Cellulose Acetate Rayon fiber is produced by mixing various chemical complexes with cellulose. Markedly, it is softer than viscose rayon. Hence, acetate rayon is soft among all the textile fibers. But it is smooth and suitable to produce hygienic fabric. Cellulose acetate rayon is a thermoplastic fiber. It is cheaper than other … Read more
Hemp Fiber Hemp is a natural, cellulosic, and bast fiber. This fiber collects from the hemp plant that is called Cannabis sativa. This plant is generally grown on the bank of the Capsicum sea. It is interesting that this type of plant grows naturally or for some reason, it is cultivated manually. However, it is … Read more
Flax Fiber Linen fiber collects from the flax that grows inside the stalks of the flax plant. Also, it is a natural, cellulosic, bast, and multicellular fiber. Besides, it is used earlier in the industry among all of the vegetable fibers. Also, Linum usitatissimum (Linn.), commonly known as flaxseed or linseed, belongs to the family Linaceae. … Read more
Flax Fiber Flax fiber or Linen is a cellulosic textile fiber. In fact, it collects from the flax plant. Flax fiber is a natural fiber and it is comparatively more valuable than cotton fiber. It is a soft and cool fiber for this reason it is comfortable to wear. Its strength is more than cotton … Read more
