Natural fibres are bio-based materials manufactured from materials such as wood, cotton, flax, kenaf, and hemp. All these materials are less harmful to the environment and easily available. The raw ...

Australia's cotton and wool industries have been working hand-in-hand to champion natural fibres as synthetic fibres continue to dominate global textile production.

Natural fibres that are increasingly being used in wet wipes may actually do more harm to the environment than the synthetic ones they are designed to replace. Viscose and lyocell, which are made from ...

A plant fibre can be compared to a composite material that is reinforced with cellulose fibrils (Figure 1) [1]. These are oriented helically at an angle called the microfibrillar angle. In a composite ...

A new study has found natural fibres in wet wipes might be worse for the environment than synthetic ones. Whether it’s the cardboard beds at the Olympics or the bar that only accepted beach litter as ...

As the cold season ends and we fold away our favourite wool jumpers and silk scarves, some fascinating material science is about to unfold quietly in our wardrobes. Subtle chemical and biological ...

Nisa Salim is national chair of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Carbon Division. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record. As the ...

The global pineapple fiber market, valued at USD 450 million in 2025, is set to grow to USD 804.4 million by 2035, expanding ...