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Have you heard about corn fabric, the latest innovation of the textile industry_

Corn fabric, also known as Ingeo fibre, has emerged as an eco-friendly textile and is being used to make not only clothing, but also geotextiles and home textiles.

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Have you heard about corn fabric, the latest innovation of the textile industry_

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  1. Have you heard about corn fabric, the latest innovation of the textile industry? Corn fabric, also known as Ingeo fibre, has emerged as an eco-friendly textile and is being used to make not only clothing, but also geotextiles and home textiles. Corn fibres are formed by fermenting corn starch, which produces lactic acid (a polymer). Corn is an agricultural product that contains a high concentration of starch, which manufacturers extract from plant fibres and convert into sugars, which are then fermented. The fermentation process is chemically transformed, but no petrochemicals are used. As a result, it is not entirely natural, but rather man-made. After fermentation, the products are converted into polylactide, a high-performance polymer (that can be spun or processed into corn fibre.) The corn fibres are paste-like at this stage of the process and are then extruded into gentle layers that are cut, carded, combed, and spun into yarn. Apart from the chemical processes, the rest of the procedure is similar to that of wool. Corn fibre combines the benefits of synthetic materials with the properties of natural products such as cotton and wool.

  2. The many uses Corn fibre filament has a subtle lustre and fluid drape with a natural hand, making it a new material to inspire creativity. Corn fabric is also simple to care for, inexpensive, as well as comfortable to wear. Furthermore, it is stain and UV resistant. This fabric has a wide range of applications, including ready-made clothing, diapers, bedding, carpets, and upholstery. This type of fibre is used as a mesh for tea infuser bags. This eco-friendly textile is also used in geotextiles, agrotextiles, and specialty filtration media in industrial applications. It can be used for packaging in the form of a biopolymer. It is also used in the construction industry for slope vegetation netting, curing sheets, and other applications. It can also be utilised in food packaging such as trays, fast food containers, and dustbin liners. Corn fibre can be processed into pure corn yarn or blended with natural fibres such as cotton, wool, silk, and viscose, as well as synthetic fibres such as polyester. The most common combination is 70% cotton and 30% corn fibre. When knitting, corn fibre yarn may be easier on the hands. Other benefits include low odour retention, quick drying, and stain resistance that is not as strong as cotton. At the end of each season, between 5% and 10% of corn is wasted which makes it an excellent substance for converting agricultural waste into a new material. It comes in both spun and thread forms. As a result, fine light fabrics as well as stronger fabrics can be produced. Corn-based fabric has a lower environmental impact than petroleum-based synthetic textiles. Corn is a clean product that is completely biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, and can be burned without emitting harmful fumes at the end of its life cycle. There is still some debate about how environmentally friendly corn fabric is, owing to the environmental impact of corn production. However At the end of its useful life, corn fibre clothing can be disposed of with no environmental impact.

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