What are natural plant fibers?
Natural plant fiber in this context include fibrous materials extracted from both plant bark (bast fiber) and core. Chemical components of these fibers are mainly cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and lignin, which are important materials for industrial applications. These fibrous plants include, but no limited to, jute (Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis), kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), flax (Linum usitatissimum), industrial hemp, and ramie (Boehmeria nivea). Other fibrous materials extracted from leaves and seeds are also widely used. These natural fibers have become raw materials of many industries while synthetic fiber is quickly losing its competitive advantages. These old crops, which have been cultivated for thoudand years, play an important role in developing toward a green industry. Production of natural fibers Agricultural production of bast fiber crop, jute, kenaf, hemp is distributed in different geographical regions. Jute and kenaf are warm season annual and cultiv
