Corn fiber CornFibre (polylactic acid fiber, PLA fiber)
It is a synthetic fiber made from starch such as corn and wheat, which is converted into lactic acid by fermentation and then polymerized and spun.
The fiber is biodegradable, the corn fiber is light and smooth, the strength is high, moisture absorption and breathability, the processed product has silky luster and comfortable skin feel and feel, good drape, good heat resistance and UV resistance. Good performance.
PLA fiber is a raw material that is made of starch and is biodegradable. The fiber does not use chemical raw materials such as petroleum at all, and its waste can be decomposed into carbon dioxide and water under the action of microorganisms in soil and seawater, and does not pollute the global environment. Since the initial raw material of the fiber is starch, the cycle of regeneration is short, about one to two years, and the carbon dioxide produced by the plant can be reduced in the atmosphere by plant photosynthesis. Burning PLA fiber, almost no nitric oxide, its combustion heat is about one-third of polyethylene and polypropylene.
Use of corn fiber
Polylactic acid fiber is a lactic acid polymer synthesized from lactic acid contained in the human body as a raw material, and is absolutely safe for the human body. It has been tested that round knitted fabrics made of corn fiber do not irritate the skin and are good for human health and comfortable.
Polylactic acid fiber has excellent performance, excellent drapability, slipperiness, moisture absorption and permeability, natural bacteriostasis and weak acidity to the skin, good heat resistance and UV resistance, and luster and elasticity. The drape of PLA fiber fabric, the smoothness close to the skin and the softness, hydrophilicity and luster of the fabric have been excellently reflected. The development advantages of corn fiber in underwear and sportswear are remarkable. In 2004, there were three domestic Well-known brands such as Shanghai Duo Cai, Qingdao Warmer, and Shanghai Kelifei have already launched thermal underwear using corn fiber.
The corn fiber is blended with natural fibers such as cotton and wool to make a new textile product. It has good shape retention, good gloss, silk-like feel, good hygroscopicity and fast drying effect. The effect of good elasticity and luster is all in one.
In addition to clothing, it can also be widely used in civil engineering, buildings, agroforestry, aquaculture, paper industry, health care and household goods. PLA fiber can also be used to produce biodegradable packaging materials.
PLA fiber uses natural renewable plant resources as raw materials, which reduces the dependence on traditional petroleum resources and meets the requirements of sustainable development of the international community. It combines the advantages of synthetic fibers and natural fibers, and has a completely natural circulation type and energy. The characteristics of biodegradation, compared with conventional fiber materials, corn fiber has many unique properties, so it has received extensive attention from the international textile industry.
With the enhancement of human awareness of the earth, awareness of energy exhaustion, awareness of safety and awareness of clothing hygiene, as well as the large-scale industrial production of PLA resin and the expansion of corn fiber applications, it has been recommended by many experts as "the environment of the 21st century". "Circulating materials" is an ecological fiber with great development potential.
Editor in charge: Zhu Ling
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