Sustainable Plant-Based Natural Fibers in Textiles

Sustainable Plant-based Natural Fibres in Textiles provides a focused and up-to-date overview of renewable, biodegradable fibre alternatives and their increasing importance in modern textile science and manufacturing. Addressing the growing demand for environmentally responsible materials, the book explores plant-based natural fibres in terms of their structure, properties, processing methods, and performance, offering readers a clear understanding of their potential as sustainable textile solutions.
Through applied examples and discussion of implementation strategies, it supports individuals, professionals, researchers, students and industry practitioners in evaluating and adopting plant-based fibres as part of a broader transition toward more sustainable textile systems.

• Overviews sustainable, alternative, plant-based natural fibers
• Provides a detailed analysis of biodegradable textiles and their environmental impacts
• Presents practical guidance for implementation and integration
• Includes case studies of successful implementations, discusses production and processing methods, and presents suggestions for manufacturers seeking to include these innovative fibers in their operations