Cellulosic fibres (Plant-based natural fibres)
Alternative
Summary
Flax fiber that drastically reduces chemical and water usage. Bast Fibre Tech produces 100% plant-based, intact natural fibres with the technical and performance requirements for a wide variety of nonwoven applications.
Description
Bast Fibre Tech are working to fill the critical need for sustainable alternatives to man-made fibres. They start with the seeds of dicotyledon plants - a family of plants containing Bast Fibres - Hemp, Flax, Jute, Kenaf. The products are leading the fibre industry in the transition from synthetic and semi-synthetic materials to intact plant-based, fully compostable alternatives.
Possible replacement to
Less safe fibers.