Abaca, kenaf and pineapple fibers for nonwoven fabrics [in the Philippines]
1982
Guzman, Z.I. de | Berana, N.B. | Reyes, A.M. Jr. (Philippine Textile Research Inst., Taguig, Metro Manila. Research and Development Div.)
Investigations were conducted to determine the possibility of utilizing abaca, kenaf and pineapple fibers as raw materials for nonwoven manufacture. The studies were carried out in three phases, namely: 1) the establishment of the optimum degumming conditions for abaca and kenaf fibers; 2) the physical, chemical and microscopic characterization of each fiber and 3) the mechanical and nonwoven processing of abaca, kenaf and pineapple fibers. Nonwoven fabrics for table cloths, bags, wall covers, sound proofing materials and interlinings were produced from abaca, kenaf and pineapple fibers with polyester blends using the needle-punching and adhesive-bonding processes. A comparison of the physical properties of the nonwoven fabrics from indigenous fibers with the commercially available products from synthetic fibers showed comparable performance characteristics for adhesive-bonded fabrics. The strength and drape properties of the needle-punched fabrics, however, showed the need for further improvement.
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