Natural Fibers for Composites
Natural fibers are gaining prominence as eco-friendly alternatives for reinforcing composite materials, offering renewable and biodegradable options. Derived from sources like jute, hemp, flax, and bamboo, these fibers are appreciated for their low cost, lightweight nature, and reduced environmental impact compared to traditional reinforcements. Natural fiber composites exhibit respectable strength and stiffness, often used in applications where their unique properties, such as vibration damping or acoustic insulation, are advantageous.
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AEERO Project Targets Quieter, Greener Heavy-Lift UAVs
SNAPSHOT: Backed by the Eurostars program, the AEERO initiative is developing an integrated electric ducted-fan module for heavy-lift drones using natural fiber composites to tackle noise, vibration and sustainability challenges.
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Eve Reverse Partners With Fuse Composite for Expanded Natural Fibers Reach
SNAPSHOT: The partnership gives Fuse, a bio-based natural fiber semi-finished products manufacturer, a Netherlands-based sales partner with material and processing expertise to expand market access for its products.
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FURHY Publishes Concrete Technological Advances Toward Bio-Based, 100% Recyclable Composites
SNAPSHOT: Gen 2 Carbon, RINA and OlgunCelik A.S. contributed three new key exploitable results (KERs) for the FURHY project covering nonwoven reinforcements, life cycle assessment and automotive components.
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Bcomp Biocomposites Featured in BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Vehicle
BMW M’s Concept Neue Klasse features Bcomp ampliTex woven flax fiber composites used to manufacture the roof among other interior and exterior components.
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Maynards Announces Two Auctions Featuring Manufacturing Assets From Natural Fiber Welding
Two webcast auctions will feature coating and converting lines, winding systems, a 2022 double-belt press, hydraulic presses, testing equipment and microscopes.
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AVIC ACCTech Signs Two Green Composite Deals at SAMPE China 2026
AVIC ACCTECH inked two major agreements to accelerate green composite materials development, including a five-party platform for natural fiber composites and a joint R&D pact with Michelin Group.
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Latest Natural Fibers News And Updates
Bambooder, Roode Boards extend bamboo fibers to kiteboard prototype progression
SNAPSHOT: Collaborative work partially replaces fiberglass in kiteboard construction, considering more sustainable, low-CO2 options.
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Voltage Vessels 3D prints composite RHIB prototype, seeks next steps with Eclipse X9 composite
The Hawaiian startup and CEAD developed a demonstration platform using LFAM, which is informing Voltage Vessels’ basalt fiber-reinforced PETG material developments.
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Industry shows successful integration of flax-linen, hemp fiber into advanced composites processes
Natural fiber composites are quickly emerging as serious contenders across demanding sectors, with proven use in filament winding, 3D printing, AFP and other automated processing techniques.
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IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion
A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.
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Bpreg Composites, fibionic form synergy to intersect natural fibers with bionically optimized architectures
SNAPSHOT: The collaboration identified positive results in combining Bpreg composite materials with fibionic’s technology that balance light weight, precision, sustainability and affordability.
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Bpreg Composites natural fibers prove industrial readiness on reECONIC EV concept vehicle
SNAPSHOT: Automotive project, demonstrating recycled, natural and bio-based materials, includes interior UD thermoplastic prepregs with mass-scale production protential.
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Circularity and biomaterials trends at JEC World 2026
Recycling technologies of all types continue to show momentum with new partnerships, startups and scale-up plans to meet demand, while bio-materials see adoption in increasingly high-volume applications and higher bio-content amounts.
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Polestar 5 takes aesthetics and circularity approach to biocomposite seatback design
The 2026 Polestar 5 expands the company’s use of sustainable materials design in the interior, including flax fiber/thermoplastic seatbacks that save 7 kilograms of weight and reduce overall plastics use.
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Scaling up, optimizing the flax fiber composite camper
Greenlander’s Sherpa RV cab, which is largely constructed from flax fiber/bio-epoxy sandwich panels, nears commercial production readiness and next-generation scale-up.
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Spanish startup to ramp up production of “recyclable” EV prototype
Liux’s BIG electric vehicle features multiple structural components manufactured via RTM from flax fabric and a thermoset resin said to enable the entire component to be recycled and reused again.
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JEC World 2025 highlights: Evolving recycling and biomaterials technologies
CW technical editor Hannah Mason shares sustainability-focused composites trade show highlights featuring maturation, scale-up, new partnerships, and new technologies in biomaterials and recycling.
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Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2025)
The use of composite materials in high-performance sporting goods continues to grow, with new advancements including thermoplastic and sustainability-focused materials and automated processes.
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