Applications of natural fiber composites (NFC) can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who used to make bricks out of clay mud and straw. More recently, the use of natural fibers as a ...

According to U.K.-based McLaren, a recent pioneering breakthrough that may further transform motorsports and beyond, is a natural fiber racing seat, considered to be the very first Formula One (F1) ...

Natural fibers have a rich history of reinforcing materials for over 3,000 years. The renewed interest in natural fiber composites in the last five years is driven by a focus on improving and ...

Materials. Natural fibers are already good for the environment, but some of them hold up better over the years than others.

UYN introduces the Alacrify, the first daily running shoe made entirely from natural fibers, combining eco-conscious design with performance innovation, redefining sustainability in running shoes.

Natural fibers have many advantages: they are renewable, biodegradable and robust. They are more energy-efficient to produce than glass or carbon fibers, are lighter and have better acoustics. Their ...

Devices and objects produced from fibers are being increasingly used in everyday life. Fibers are generally imaged in a scanning electron microscope (SEM), which provides elemental analysis, ...