National Cotton Council initiative promotes natural fiber over synthetic materials to reduce microplastic health risks.

One of the most surprising things about Porsche's new 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is the material it uses for its doors and wing. At a quick glance it looks like carbon fiber, but it's not. Instead, ...

For years, glass fiber and carbon fiber have ruled the world of reinforcements. Manufacturers demanded high-performance, low-cost, and lightweight fibers for highly engineered resins. Until recently, ...

While Earth Day was celebrated Tuesday, April 22, all of April is considered Earth Month. And as part of their commitment to the environment, fashion brands are making conscious material choices, as ...

“Plant type fibers like cotton, linen or hemp are good for hot weather,” Doty said. “Animal fibers, like wool, mohair or even ...

NEW DELHI (IANS) – Buyers in developing nations such as India are becoming more aware of the benefits of sustainability and the complete life cycle of products and resources, right from the source to ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global natural fiber composites market will grow by USD 1.49 billion during 2020-2024. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the global natural fiber composites market registered a YOY ...

Seatbacks currently made from carbon- and glass-fiber composites will now switch to using natural flax fiber as the reinforcing material in the Cupra Born VZ electric vehicle. Cupra is the ...

Monash researchers have developed a novel AI program to assist scientists in the global fight against the scourge of environmental microplastics. The research is published in the Journal of Hazardous ...