Austria-based ANDRITZ recently commissioned a state-of-the-art teXline bast fiber line at Ekolution’s new factory in Malmö, Sweden, boosting the company’s capacity to produce hemp fibers and nonwoven ...

“The difficulty comes in when fibers are similar, like cotton or hemp,” noted NIST research chemist Katarina Goodge, who led the development of the database. “That means that the near-infrared signal ...

Seeing or hearing the words “natural fibers” makes many people think about eco-friendliness and clean living. Others might ...

The fundamental strength of the textile industry in India is its strong production base of a wide range of fibre/yarns from natural fibres like cotton, jute, silk, and wool, to synthetic/man-made ...

Our panel of six testers spent one month testing top-rated organic mattresses. After all their testing was done, two organic mattresses emerged as the winners.

Cotton, Hemp, and Coconut Fiber: Many bird specialty stores sell pre-packaged natural materials ... It may contain shampoos, ...

ABSTRACT: Bangladesh’s thriving okra cultivation sector annually yields substantial harvests, yet a significant portion of the plant remains underutilized after harvesting, posing as agricultural ...

But not all cotton tees are made equal — some are made of organic cotton or partially hemp, which contributes to a heftier price tag, whereas others claim to be sustainable. All the T-shirts ...

Wanting a colorful, cozy home doesn't mean you should have to sacrifice your environmentally friendly values. Choosing ...