Natural fibers promoted as sustainable alternatives to plastic, including cotton and wool, have been found preserved in a U.K. lake for more than a century—challenging assumptions that they quickly ...

Jie Wu, an engineering graduate student, was studying a type of striking white beetle found in Southeast Asia and attempting to figure out how to mimic its brilliant color when an unexpected discovery ...

Kolkata is widely known as the “Jute Capital of the World.” The city developed into a global hub for jute processing and ...

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, ...

From waste to fiber, new research on recycled cotton points the way toward more sustainable textile production. Currently, the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries. In addition to ...

Which city is known as the Jute Capital of the World? Discover why Kolkata earned this title, its historic jute industry, geographic advantages, industrial growth and interesting facts in this article ...

The pursuit of sustainable, organic materials has transitioned across sectors as stakeholders and consumers strive for more eco-friendly options. Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPs) ...

Avient Corp., a global leader in sustainable and innovative material solutions, today announced plans to expand its Dyneema fiber production capacity during its earnings call. The move comes as demand ...

Although not named explicitly in the country’s Third National Development Strategy, carbon fiber as a high-strength, lightweight material clearly aligns with key roadmap objectives. These include ...

Researchers develop an optimized concrete blend using palm ash and jute fiber that cuts carbon emissions while increasing strength. Study: Synergistic effects and optimization of palm oil fuel ash and ...