about fibers- kenaf,milkweed and pina
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Fabric Knowledge for Merchandisers
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Scientifically known as Hibiscus Cannabinus have commercial applications
Tall and slender, resembling bamboo or jute, and is related to okra and cotton
This is a 4,000-year-old crop, originating from Africa
About Kenaf Fibre
KENAF PLANT
Mechanical
The Fibre is 1.4 g/cm3
dense
Tensile Strength is 283-800 MPa
Moisture absorption rate is 0%
Flammable in nature
Properties
Durability
Degrades at high
temperature
The tensile strength decreases when kept at 180 degrees Celsius for an hour
Hydrophilic in nature
Aesthetics
Pleasing, lightweight, and
have a soft feel
Most sustainable and ability to replenish
Fibre cells are about 2–6 mm long
Pale yellow in colour
About PiñaFibre
Pina is also known as pineapple fibre.
Obtained from the large leaves of the pineapple plant.
It is commonly used in Philippines.
It is sometimes combined with silk and polyester to create a textile fabric. Layered Piña cloth
Properties
Mechanical
Pina fibre is 15.26 g/cm3.
The strength of tensile is 170 Mpa.
It is resistant to moisture .
It’s specific strength is 110 Mpa.
Cross-Section of PALF
Aesthetics
Soft and lustrous.
Long and light weight .
White or ivory in color.
Similar in appearance to linen.
Blends well with other fibres.
Extraction of Pina Fibre
Pineapple fibre yarn
Durability
Highly susceptible to acids.
Elongation at break is 3 %.
Strong and highly resilient strands.
Cloth made from Pina
About Milkweed Fibre
Milkweed Plant
Cross-sectional view
Soft, buoyant, lustrous floss is yellowish white in colour.
About 1 to 3 cm (0.375 to 1.12 inches) in length and 20 to 50 microns (0.0008 to 0.002 inch) in diameter.
It is a natural seed fibre mostly composed of Cellulose.
Used as fiberfill in comforters, personal flotation devices and upholstery.
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Properties
Durability The alkali treatment of fibre results in a change of colour
from off-white to brownish yellow.
Develops convolutions after alkali treatment.
The bundle fibre strength and elongation of milkweed fibres is lower due to the absence of convolutions or crimp like structure.
The moisture regain of milkweed fibres is higher than cotton.
The milkweed fibre elongation is lower and short fibrepercentage is higher compared to cotton.
The raw milkweed fibres start degrading at around 180°C .
Aesthetics The milkweed fibres are finer, less dense and yellowish in colour when compared to cotton.
Lightweight, soft, hollow, buoyant, poor aging resistance.
Stain-resistance, and easy wash ability. It itself cannot be spun but can be mixed with other fibres. It is fire-resistant due to the high silica content of the fibre.
Comfort
It is a very shiny, slippery fibre with poor clinging ability.
It has poor dye acceptation capacity.
Poor elasticity.
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