Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to environment than conventional plastics
Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet's most important species than the conventional ...
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Are Bio-Based Fibers Even Worse Than Plastics?
Right now, plastics are wreaking havoc on the environment. While plastics have been very useful, they are also quite tough, ...
Eco-Friendly Fibers May Pose a Greater Threat to the Planet Than Plastics, Concerning Study Reveals
The research has prompted scientists to recommend thorough testing of materials proposed as plastic alternatives before their widespread use in various products. A new study suggests that bio-based ...
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Teijin Frontier Launches OCTAIR™ High-Performance Insulation Fiber With Superior Warmth And Lightweight Properties
One of them is SOLOTEX™ OCTAIR™, an insulation material that incorporates polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibers along ...
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Recycled Polyester Fiber Prices
Prices for recycled polyester are tracked in China, India, and Pakistan, covering Recycled Polyester Staple Fibers (Re-PSF) and Recycled Polyester Oriented Yarns (Re-POY), with benchmarks certified by ...
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Teijin Frontier unveils premium insulation fiber for bedding
Performance materials company Teijin Frontier has created a new insulation fiber as an alternative to natural feather fill.
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Bio-Based Fibers May Harm Earthworms
A study found that bio-based fibers, specifically viscose and lyocell, caused higher mortality rates in earthworms compared ...