Milkweed Fiber
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News: The Ministry of Textiles is promoting research and development into innovative natural fibers, such as milkweed fiber.

About Milkweed Fiber

Milkweed fiber
Source- Britannica
  • It is a unique natural fiber extracted from the seed pods of milkweed
    plants (Asclepias syriaca L).

    • The plant is native to North America. In India, it is found as a wild plant in Rajasthan, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu.
  • Properties:
    • It contains oily material and lignin, a woody plant substance, which makes them too brittle for spinning.
    • It is extremely lightweight and soft.
    • It is biodegradable and a renewable resource.
    • It is an amphiphilic material, capable of displaying both hydrophilic (water-absorbing) and hydrophobic (water-repelling or resisting) properties.
  • Applications:
    • It is used in such water-safety equipment as life jackets and belts etc.
    • Its fine fiber structure can trap particles, making it suitable for filtration applications.

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