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Natural fibers are quickly becoming an important source of raw materials for the nonwovens industry. The obvious reason for that is the growing concern about the ecological dangers (real or imagined, I'm not going to get into that one), processing of chemicals is posing to the environment.
But there are a number of other incentives for nonwovens manufacturers, to make use of renewable sources like plant and bast fibers. First of all because, with care and good management, they're always available. Sometimes it's just plain good economics. Products made from natural fibers are rapidly growing in popularity, despite the usually higher retail prices. I, for instance (if I am allowed a personal confession in the framework of this project), will not be caught dead in a polyester shirt.
So, this is what this category will be about. Links to companies that make the fibers from weed, tree or plant, for other companies to make my shirts from them.
| RESULTS |  | | AgroTech USA. Farm-based company, specializing in the dissemination of technologies concerning the industrial utilization of agricultural fibers, new production techniques, alternative crops and marketing strategies. The site includes a large industrial agricultural fiber directory.http://www.agrotechfiber.com/ |
| Charankattu Coir Mfg. Co., Ltd India. Production and processing of sisal, jute, rubber, seagrass and cotton fibers for rug manufacturing and geotechnical applications. Also, geotextiles and structures, and printed area rugs. Links to geotextile product specifications, test reports and uses.http://www.indiancoir.com/ |
| PT. Tiga Sungai Madu Indonesia. Coconut coir fiber for nonwovens applications. Also, needlepunched sheets, and coir ropes and peat. Link to product specifications.http://tsmadu.tripod.com/tsmmain/ |
| American Excelsior Co USA. Manufacturers of wood fibers and products for a variety of industrial uses. Its Earth Science Division manufactures wood fiber composite structures for geotechnical and environmental end uses. Technical articles and case studies. Free download of software program for erosion control analyses and design.http://www.amerexcel.com/ |
| PT Bali Fibre Industry Indonesia. Natural and dyed, twisted coir fiber for upholstery, brushes, mattresses and soil stabilization. Flame retardent finish available.http://www.worldyellowpages.com/bfi |
| Peral Enterprises Processors of hemp and raffia fiber for yarn spinning and cordage manufacture. Also, woven fabrics, sinamay, camouflage carpets, home furnishings, fashion accessories and handicrafts.http://www.peral.net/ |
| NFC International GmbH Germany. Manufacturers of bamboo fibers for concrete and plastics reinforcement, and fabrics for geotechnical applications. English and German.http://www.naturalfibres.de/ |
| ABS International Bangladesh. Exporters of raw jute fiber, and woven jute products.http://www.eximabs.com/ |
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