Natural Fibers
Bcomp, Tras bring bio-based composites to motorcycle racing
Both partners bring composites expertise to collaboration on new racing bike designs, pushing the limits of racing bikes with integration of bio-based materials.
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Metsä Group begins pre-engineering stage of Kuura wood-based fiber mill
The company is ramping up to industrial production of its textile fiber, applicable for reinforcing polymer composites, and launch of the Kuura business.
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Bcomp, SFG Composites to scale up automotive flax fiber
Bcomp natural fiber reinforcements are to be integrated into SFG compression molded technology and manufacturing processes, clearing the way for continued support in vehicle design.
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INCA Renewtech earns grant to complete biocomposites development, conduct consumer line trials
Alberta Innovates funding will drive refinement of INCA’s hemp fiber biocomposite, vertical integration by 2026 and trials with Tier 1 automotive customers.
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Metsä Group’s Kuura textile shows competitive GHG levels to existing commercial fibers
A recent LCA shows that compared to viscose, lyocell and cotton fibers, large-scale production of Kuura would result in less environmental impact.
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Natural Fibers Village hosts natural fiber innovations, industry updates
JEC World 2025: The European Flax-Linen & Hemp and nine of its members are exhibiting a range of flax and hemp fiber materials, services and products throughout the Village and JEC Planets.
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Michelman provides fiber sizing support for FibreCoat aluminum-coated basalt fibers
AluCoat, addressing applications requiring conductive and lightweight materials, integrates Hydrosize which provides the right balance of sizing for optimal processing, unlocking key fiber attributes.
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WH Lipex introduces lab and pilot-scale testing stations
Fiber-forming system’s compact design, advanced features and modular expandability supports fiber and sizing application R&D for academic research or industrial development.
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Additional funding launches UMaine Forest Bioproducts Technology Maturation Program
Twenty-two million in funding by the NDAA accelerates Maine’s R&D support of natural polymers and other wood fiber bio-products for startups and established companies.
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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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