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2. Bananatex - Wikipedia

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   Bananatex is a natural cellulosic biodegradable "technical" canvas fabric made of Abacá banana plant fibres (also known as Manila hemp). [1] [2] The plants are grown in the Philippines as part of a sustainable forestry project in Catanduanes. Bananatex was developed and is distributed by the Swiss canvas goods company QWSTION and is used in ...

3. List of textile fibres - Wikipedia

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   Textile fibres or textile fibers (see spelling differences) can be created from many natural sources (animal hair or fur, cocoons as with silk worm cocoons), as well as semisynthetic methods that use naturally occurring polymers, and synthetic methods that use polymer-based materials, and even minerals such as metals to make foils and wires.

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5. Polyester - Wikipedia

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   Polyester fabrics are highly stain-resistant since polyester is a hydrophobic material, making it hard to absorb liquids. The only class of dyes which can be used to alter the color of polyester fabric are what are known as disperse dyes .

6. List of fabrics - Wikipedia

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   Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; ... Fabrics in this list include fabrics that are woven, ...

7. Rayon - Wikipedia

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   Rayon was found to be more biodegradable than cotton, and cotton more than acetate. The more water-repellent the rayon-based fabric, the more slowly it will decompose. [ 44 ] Subsequent experiments have shown that wood-based fibres, like Lyocell, biodegrade much more readily than polyester . [ 45 ]

8. Sustainable fashion - Wikipedia

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   Soy clothing is largely biodegradable. Although not as durable as cotton or hemp fabrics, soy clothing has a soft, elastic feel. [128] Soy clothing is known as vegetable cashmere for its light and silky sensation. [128] Soy fabrics are moisture-absorbent, antibacterial and UV-resistant. [128]

9. Biodegradable polymer - Wikipedia

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   Biodegradable polymers are mostly plant-base materials, which means they originally come from organic source like soybean or corn. These organic plants have the chance to be sprayed with pesticides which contain chemicals which can contaminate the crops and be transferred into the final finished product.