11 February 20206 February 2020 These young entrepreneurs want you to have a blissful and rash-free period. Here’s how Niveda R and Gowtham S have created Bliss pads, eco-friendly sanitary napkins that are made from kenaf fibres which is a well-known substitute for jute - commonly called Deccan hemp or Java jute
10 February 20205 February 2020 Parisian Morris columns get new sustainable flax fibre roofs Mecelec Composites has designed the first mass-produced sustainable flax fibre roofs for 550 Morris columns in Paris
6 February 20203 February 2020 Crab-shell and seaweed compounds spin into yarns for sustainable and functional materials Research team sees great potential for the material to be used for such things as threads for surgical procedures, webs for internal tissue engineering and more
5 February 20201 February 2020 DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2020 Nominations for the 2020 DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award are now being accepted - Anyone with interest in natural fibres is welcome to join DNFI
31 January 202027 January 2020 Seaweed technology gets $6MM funding Demand for billions of Loliware’s 'Straw of the Future' spans 68 countries across six continents
30 January 202029 January 2020 Wood-based lid for quark containers − Valio and Stora Enso test biocomposite in food packaging Reusable lids will be used to test the wood-based biocomposite in food packaging
28 January 202023 January 2020 Could a unique cellulose moulding technology replace single-use plastic? Company Pulpack developed an extremely fast and cost-effective patented, dry moulding cellulose method with excellent performance for the packaging industry
27 January 202022 January 2020 A new technology for creating natural fibres Natural Fibre Welding Inc. has developed a scalable fabrication platform that reformats natural fibres to create stronger and longer-lasting materials
24 January 202021 January 2020 Wood-Based Alternative: Feminine Hygiene Fibres from Kelheim The viscose hygiene fibres from Kelheim offer significant ecologic advantages: they are made from cellulose and they are fully biodegradable
21 January 202016 January 2020 Kelheim Fibres a Frontrunner in CanopyStyle “Hot-Button“Ranking The company‘s excellent performance as regards to raw material sourcing attained a “green shirt” ranking by the forest conservation organisation Canopy
Biobased kayaks for a sustainable world Melker of Sweden has a strong sustainability pathos and wants to manufacture products with the least possible environmental impact
20 January 202015 January 2020 Hortmeyer and White to Lead DNFI Both have extensive knowledge of fibres, fibre markets and fibre production, and each is highly qualified as an advocate for natural fibres
15 January 202010 January 2020 New Holland Announces Partnership with National Hemp Association Leading hemp association to partner with global equipment leader
6 circular economy trends that will shape 2020 Ocean plastics crisis has driven both consumers and regulators to seek action. Companies are responding with new strategies to reduce waste
7 January 20206 January 2020 DNFI – Innovation in Natural Fibres 2019 – Award Ceremony Biodegradable cotton-jute fabric with a waterproof coating that can substitute for non-biodegradable PVC-coated polyester has been acknowledged
From banana to gongura, this weaver uses alternative fibres to create saris Expert C Sekar has developed 25 natural fibres, including from banana stems
16 December 201911 December 2019 Lenzing unveils latest Refibra breakthrough technology First production of Tencel Lyocell fibers using post-consumer cotton waste
13 December 201910 December 2019 Paper project using pineapple seen cutting plastics use DTI’s Design Center of the Philippines calls the initiative the Pinyapel Project, using waste material from the pineapple-growing progress to make specialty paper
12 December 20199 December 2019 VTT developed an optical fibre made of cellulose Cellulose-based fibre opens up new opportunities for sensor applications, but it will not compete with glass-based optical fibres in telecommunications applications
10 December 20196 December 2019 Untangling the secrets of worm and spider silks Scientists have discovered that silk can withstand space-cold temperatures. Their findings could help develop new materials for low-temperature and high-impact applications
Kotkamills participates in 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy Common goal is to deliver a holistic approach to optimise the sustainability and circularity of the fibre-based packaging’s life cycle
29 November 201926 November 2019 Sumo seaweed-fibre nappies offer healthy and sustainable alternative While inventors primary concern was to provide an alternative to disposable diapers, indeed 'Sumo's advances over standard cloth nappies have earned its several awards
28 November 201927 November 2019 Sappi joins Cepi in the 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy Aims of the new alliance are to increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials and call for the development of optimised collection systems
27 November 201927 November 2019 Biocomposites in the automotive industry: potential applications and benefits Biocomposite materials are positioned to become a potential solution for some challenges in the automotive industry
Chiara Tommencioni Pisapia uses moths to transform unwanted clothing into “precious” bio-waste material London-based Italian designer to explore the potential for farming moths' larvae and using them to digest keratin-based fibres
20 November 201921 November 2019 AR Packaging to launch fibre-based cutlery in cooperation with Bionatic Companies aim to meet the increasing need for replacement of plastic-based cutlery
5 November 201930 October 2019 Composites Evolution launches a range of natural fibre prepregs for motorsport Company has brought together its extensive expertise in high-performance flax reinforcements with its Evopreg range of epoxy prepregs
30 October 201930 October 2019 New International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 11 - 12 February 2020, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany
25 October 201922 October 2019 APR to Get Boost from RGE Group Investment in Textile Fibre R&D RGE Commits US$200 Million to Next-Generation Textile Fibre Innovation and Technology
11 October 20198 October 2019 Debasish Das and Subhas Ghosh Win 2019 Award The two researchers collaborated on the development of a biodegradable cotton-jute fabric with a waterproof coating that can substitute non-biodegradable PVC-coated polyester
23 September 201918 September 2019 Combination of wood fibres and spider silk could rival plastic VTT researchers have succeeded in a truly new bio-based material by gluing together wood cellulose fibres and the silk protein found in spider web threads
9 September 20194 September 2019 DOMETIC Launches World’s First Bio-Material Cooler New container's surface is flecked with hemp fibers, making each unit unique and the biocomposite is fully recyclable
Viscose Speciality Fibres from Kelheim: Biobased High-Tech Materials at COMPOSITES EUROPE Fibres from wood-pulp have been tested and certified as a compostable material and at the end of their life span they are completely biodegradable
6 September 20192 December 2019 Vollebak’s plant and algae T-shirt becomes “worm food” in 12 weeks Company producing textiles from wooden yarns which are completely compostable within three months and which are printed with 'algae ink'
22 August 201922 August 2019 Natural Fibres and the World Economy July 2019 DNFI, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), collects statistics on 14 categories of natural fibres
Softer-than-cotton: antibacterial shirt is made out of milk Mi Terro's machine-washable Limitless Milk Shirt is said to have a soft, silk-like feel, while also being antibacterial, wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking, UV-blocking, and stretchable
20 August 201919 August 2019 Super absorbent Miscanthus horse bedding launched Carbon negative renewable crop is more absorbent than other bedding products
12 July 20199 July 2019 Surfing on bio-based boards Surfboards are not as eco-friendly as you might think. Could bio-based materials and new technological developments help?
9 July 201920 June 2020 Weyerhaeuser & Ford Develop Cellulose-Fiber TP Composites for Automotive Three-year collaboration resulted in the production of several prototype vehicle components, made from cellulose fibers plus coupling additives
4 July 20193 July 2019 Impulses for Innovations – 5TH ICC – INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITES CONFERENCE 10-12 September 2019, Messe Stuttgart, Germany, Congress West
21 June 201917 June 2019 Lenzing uses blockchain technology to help customers track its bio-based fibres from wood to clothes Together with Hongkong based TextileGenesis, company aim to create an unmatched level of transparency for brands and consumers
13 June 20197 June 2019 U of A social enterprise wins $10,000 to make biodegradable menstrual pads a reality Young entertainers aim to help reduce the landfill waste created by menstrual products
4 June 201929 May 2019 A new flexible packaging material based on wood fibres Paptic launched the first full-scale commercial product, Paptic® Tringa for shopping or e-commerce bags
23 May 201925 December 2019 Trevira at Techtextil 2019 Trevira to reveal numerous new, sustainable innovations at Techtextil 2019
16 May 201913 May 2019 Tender: Survey of hemp cultivation and production in Europe in the year 2018 All hemp raw material producers and importers shall be motivated to take part in the online survey by e-mail, telephone or direct contact
15 May 201910 May 2019 Seats of your next SUVs could be made from biomaterials According to PETA, a non-profit organization, many cars come with the option to select leather-free interiors, including steering wheels or gear shifts
26 April 201920 April 2019 Fortum complements its value chain in biorefining by investing in Infinited Fiber Company Company developing and to license technology that is used to manufacture cotton-like fibre for the textile industry from recycled fibre and cellulose
17 April 201914 April 2019 Govt approves Tk 100m to produce biodegradable bags from jute Under the project of Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), environment-friendly bags and packages will be produced
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