Long read: Agricultural waste turned into fibres
10/11/2021
While the fashion industry is often criticised for the waste it generates, agriculture, and the food industry, may have an even worse track record. One solution would be to turn these unused cellulose-rich resources into new textiles.
Not all agricultural waste can be used to make textile fibres, but a number of start-ups have identified unused cellulose-rich resources.
Read an indepth look at this topic in 'Fresh crop of fibres' in the Features section.
Image: A collaboration between Lenzing and Italian company Orange Fiber turns citrus industry waste into a limited edition fibre.
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