Natural Fibers
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“The real challenge is not technology”
“Hollow straws”, is how Leon Joore of the Natural Fiber Application Center (NAC) described natural fibers…
Growing interest in natural fibers
Natural fibers are getting more and more attention. For example as an insulation material, as a…
Step into the world of elephant grass, with vibers
"Change the script. Join the vibe." The invitation could not be more clear. Use vibers ™…
Zoomland viaduct: bio-based showcase across the motorway
Field voles, pine martens and foxes already know where the Zoomland viaduct is. The Brabant Landscape…
Fryslân gets a 66 metre-long moveable bicycle bridge made from biocomposite
The existing moveable traffic bridge over the Van Harinxma Canal at Ritsumasyl, consisting of a steel…
Market for specific applications
The Netherlands has more than 35,000 kilometres of cycle paths, with enormous stretches of asphalt crisscrossing…
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Natural fibres make cars and buses lightweight and safe
Native bast plants such as flax and hemp can make cars and buses more durable and…
High-tech bridge built with flax and bio-resin
Flax has been used for thousands of years for clothing, sacks or robust ship ropes. However,…
Dutch artist and Polestar develop new biocomposite
Dutch artist Thijs Biersteker (The Woven Studio) and the Swedish car brand Polestar have developed a…
Watch now: Natural Fibertastic 2021 – The Aftermovie
The first lustrum of Natural Fibertastic (NFT 2021) was celebrated at the end of September in…
Building a circular bio-based speedboat from flax, basalt and biocomposites
Young inventor Yoni de Munter from Belgium is building the world's first circular biobased speedboat with…
2020 Top Year for Hempflax
HempFlax, Europe's largest independent hemp grower and processor, has had a banner year. The annual results…
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Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibition 2023
| Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Fort Washington |
