{"id":64797,"date":"2024-06-27T09:30:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T09:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performancebyhm.com\/en\/?p=64797"},"modified":"2024-06-20T13:40:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T13:40:37","slug":"sustainability-in-the-textile-industry-materials-continuation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performancebyhm.com\/en\/sustainability-in-the-textile-industry-materials-continuation\/","title":{"rendered":"SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY – MATERIALS (CONTINUATION)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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P I N E A P P L E\u00a0 \u00a0F I B E R<\/h1>\n

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Pineapple\u00a0 is\u00a0 one\u00a0 of t he most widely cultivated tropical fruits in the world, mainly in Asian countries. In 2021, its production reached 28.6 million tons, resulting in a considerable amount of “waste” being discarded. However, it is possible to create a fiber from its leaves, which would otherwise go unused.<\/p>\n

This fiber has been used since\u00a0 the 17th century in the Philippines and, given the large-scale\u00a0 production of\u00a0 pineapple, has the\u00a0 potential for\u00a0 more widespread use. It is a hard but light and soft material<\/strong>, biodegradable, with low density, high strength, and easy color retention<\/strong>. Additionally, it has a low cost and its production process requires little energy, as it relies on human labor.<\/p>\n

The fiber can be used alone or blended with other\u00a0 materials<\/strong> and,\u00a0 depending\u00a0 on how it is\u00a0 processed, can have various applications, such as making faux leather, shoes, or embroidery, among others.<\/p>\n

Some\u00a0 European\u00a0 companies sell products made with pineapple\u00a0 fiber, but\u00a0 there is not yet a chain of extraction and processing of the leaves to obtain the fiber in Europe. Materials are imported from Asia, making it a less environmentally friendly practice. In Portugal, it is certainly a market to be explored, as this country produces around 1 million tons of pineapple in the Azores. The production and use of this fiber not only benefit the environment but also local economies by creating jobs and adding value to agriculture.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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M I L K\u00a0 \u00a0F I B E R<\/h1>\n

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The\u00a0 use of milk,\u00a0 specifically\u00a0 casein protein , for clothing\u00a0 production\u00a0 is\u00a0 not\u00a0 a\u00a0 recent innovation.\u00a0 This\u00a0 fiber\u00a0 was\u00a0 created\u00a0 in the\u00a0 1930s\u00a0 and\u00a0 was\u00a0 used\u00a0 to\u00a0 make\u00a0 a material\u00a0 extremely\u00a0 similar to wool.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 application\u00a0 of\u00a0 this\u00a0 material,\u00a0 besides\u00a0 utilizing dairy residues (which are not intended for human consumption), has the potential to be used for textiles in the biomedical field,<\/strong> as it is a fiber with antibacterial properties<\/strong>. It is\u00a0 breathable, has good\u00a0 absorption, and is resistant to UV rays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Its\u00a0 drawbacks include\u00a0 that\u00a0 milk\u00a0 residues do\u00a0 not allow\u00a0 for large-scale\u00a0 production, it\u00a0 is\u00a0 more\u00a0 expensive, and the material is not as versatile as others available. Its sustainability can be greater or lesser depending on the production process.<\/p>\n

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Don’t miss the next article, where we will continue to explore the innovative world of sustainable fibers!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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