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<p>The growing demand for sustainable textiles has led to a renewed interest in local natural fibers. In the present study, we assessed the properties of nettle, hemp, sisal, and wool available locally in the Himalayan region. The plants were collected and processed for fiber extraction. This study assessed the physical and mechanical properties of these fibers to explore their potential for eco-friendly and sustainable textile production. In accordance with ASTM D-1577:2007 and ASTM D-3822:2007 protocols, fibers were tested for length, fineness, tenacity, elongation at break, and initial modulus. The results revealed considerable variation among fibers. Nettle fibers exhibited a length of 50.8&#xa0;mm, a fineness of 17.08 denier, tenacity of 2.73&#xa0;g/den, elongation of 2.39%, and initial modulus of 75.15&#xa0;g/den. Sisal demonstrated superior tenacity at 6.27&#xa0;g/den with a fineness of 57.79 denier but with coarse texture, which was not suitable for textile applications. However, hemp fibers showed balanced properties with 6.03&#xa0;g/den tenacity and 17.96&#xa0;mm fineness, which were suitable for textile applications. Local wool (Himalayan wool), with the finest texture (8.78 denier), presented a moderate tenacity (5.86&#xa0;g/den) and the highest elongation (5.61%), suggesting excellent flexibility. The stress-strain curves revealed that each fiber exhibited different deformation behaviours. By integrating indigenous materials into mainstream textile industries, they can reduce dependency on synthetic fibers. They can also promote circular economy practices and sustainability, support local livelihoods, and minimize synthetic fibres.</p>

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Extraction and characterization of Himalayan natural plant Fibers for blended textile production

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    2026年5月20日

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  • Sambaditya Raj,
  • Shweta Kulshreshtha,
  • Amit Jain,
  • Vinay Sharma

摘要

The growing demand for sustainable textiles has led to a renewed interest in local natural fibers. In the present study, we assessed the properties of nettle, hemp, sisal, and wool available locally in the Himalayan region. The plants were collected and processed for fiber extraction. This study assessed the physical and mechanical properties of these fibers to explore their potential for eco-friendly and sustainable textile production. In accordance with ASTM D-1577:2007 and ASTM D-3822:2007 protocols, fibers were tested for length, fineness, tenacity, elongation at break, and initial modulus. The results revealed considerable variation among fibers. Nettle fibers exhibited a length of 50.8 mm, a fineness of 17.08 denier, tenacity of 2.73 g/den, elongation of 2.39%, and initial modulus of 75.15 g/den. Sisal demonstrated superior tenacity at 6.27 g/den with a fineness of 57.79 denier but with coarse texture, which was not suitable for textile applications. However, hemp fibers showed balanced properties with 6.03 g/den tenacity and 17.96 mm fineness, which were suitable for textile applications. Local wool (Himalayan wool), with the finest texture (8.78 denier), presented a moderate tenacity (5.86 g/den) and the highest elongation (5.61%), suggesting excellent flexibility. The stress-strain curves revealed that each fiber exhibited different deformation behaviours. By integrating indigenous materials into mainstream textile industries, they can reduce dependency on synthetic fibers. They can also promote circular economy practices and sustainability, support local livelihoods, and minimize synthetic fibres.