The markets for woven and non-woven textile fibers have always been a driving force for bioplastic materials. They are used in a wide variety of applications, including clothing, packaging, filters and technical textiles.
There are many biobased polyesters (PLA, PHA, PET, PTT, etc.) and biobased polyamides (PA 11, PA10-10, etc.) that can easily replace the synthetic fibers used in clothing and other applications (carpets, etc.).
ADVANTAGES
- Compatible with existing processes
- Resistance and durability
- Mostly biobased
- Biodegradability depending on application
- Potential improvement in environmental footprint
Clothing and decorative textiles for the automotive industry tend to use non-biodegradable versions (biosourced PET, PE, PTT), while single-use applications (non-woven bags, wipes, etc.) are turning to biodegradable and compostable polymers to optimize their end-of-life.