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1313 E. Maple St.
Ste. 201-533
Bellingham
,
WA
98225
US
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Bio-fibers: Green litmus test?
A key point of contention among cellulose fiber suppliers is whether fiber produced as a byproduct of harvesting trees and processing lumber is as green as fiber produced from food or plant crops. That point is considered here.

Bio-composites update: Beyond eco-branding
No longer dependent only on their green credentials, some suppliers of bio-based fibers and resins are competing on price and performance.
- Fibers, inorganic
- Basalt
- Boron
- E-Glass
- Structural high-strength glass (S- and R-type)
- Fibers, organic
- Aramid
- Carbon, PAN-based
- Nylon
- Fibers/fiber forms, natural (bio-derived)
- Other natural fibers
- Reinforcements, unimpregnated
- Aramid
- Aramid, Chopped strand
- Aramid, Combination woven roving & chopped strand mat
- Aramid, Roving, single-end direct
- Aramid, Other
- Aramid/glass hybrid
- Aramid/glass hybrid, Chopped strand
- Other unimpregnated reinforcement forms
- Other, Yarns
- Aramid
- Coatings and sizings
- Sizings
- Casting resins
- Epoxy
- Unsaturated polyester
- Fillers
- Silica, amorphous
- Other fillers
- Catalysts, promoters and curing agents
- Curing agents, amines
- Resin additives & modifiers
- Coupling agents
- Foaming agents
- Low-profile additives
- Thickening agents
- Toughening agents
- Viscosity control agents
- Other additives/modifiers