Natural fibers have been one of the most essential needs of mankind to
survive and thrive since time immemorial and it will continue to do so. Modern
times has brought several changes in the way we use natural fibers and has
increased our potential to use it effectively while we go on about our
day-to-day lives. Cellulose fiber forms a major part in this natural fiber
market and has proved important to increase the demand in the market manifolds.
Natural fibers are widely used in textile industries since ages. Wool,
hemp, and flax derived from vegetable & plants are the oldest
fibers used in textile. Initially, these fibers were discovered in South East
Asia and Egypt. With improved communication and transportation, skills related
to textile manufacturing spread across the globe and were adapted according to
the capabilities and needs of the various nations. During the industrial
revolution, the machines used for processing natural fibers were encouraged,
resulting in the upsurge in fiber production. After the surge provided by the
industrial production, there was no stopping the growth train of the cellulose
fiber market and, now the global cellulose fiber market size is expected to
reach USD 48.37 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.1% according to a new report by
Grand View Research, Inc.
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Demystifying Cellulose?
Cellulose
is a polymeric sugar polysaccharide made up of repeating 1,4-8-an hydro glucose
units connected to each other by 8-ether linkages. Strong intermolecular forces
between chains, coupled with the high linearity of the cellulose molecule,
account for the crystalline nature of cellulosic fibers. Cellulose is an
important structural component of the primary cell wall of green
plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes.
Cellulose
is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth.The cellulose
content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and
that of dried hemp is approximately 57%.
Natural Cellulose Fibers And Its Types
Plant
and animal based fibers are the major sources for driving natural cellulose
fibers. The plants or vegetable derived cellulose fibers
are cotton, hemp, flax, and jute, while the animal-derived fibers include
mohair, wool, and silk. These fibers are further divided into man-made
or synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers are petroleum-based and have various
disadvantages.
Plant based Cellulose Fibers
Plant fibers,
as the name implies, are derived from plants. The principal chemical component
in plants is cellulose, and therefore they are also referred to as
cellulosic fibers.
The
fibers are usually bound by a natural phenolic polymer, lignin,
which also is frequently present in the cell wall of the fiber; thus plant
based fibers are also often referred to as lignocellulosic fibers, except
for cotton, which does not contain lignin. Cellulose is a fibrous material
of plant Origin and the basis of all natural and man-made cellulosic fibers.
Most
common plant-based fibers are flax, cotton, hemp, and viscose.
Fibers for instance banana, cotton, flax, ramie and hemp are extracted directly
from the plant, whereas fibers such as bamboo and viscose are regenerated. They
are broken down from the plant-derived cellulose and fiber is produced from
them. They are often referred to as ‘semi-synthetic’ fibers.
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Synthetic Cellulose Fibers
The
first man-made fibers which were developed and produced used polymers of
natural origin, more precisely of cellulose which is a raw material available
in large quantities in the vegetable world. One of the most common synthetic
cellulose fibers is Rayon.
Plant-based
cellulose fibers are eco-friendly and are also used to produce man-made
cellulose fibers. These man-made cellulose fibers are processed into pulp and
then extruded in the same ways as other synthetic fibers. Originally, these
fibers were produced to minimize the use of expensive natural fibers such as
cotton and jute. However, today, majority of manufactured cellulose fibers are
engineered specifically to have properties that natural fibers don’t possess.
Most sought after properties of the synthetic fibers are that, they are highly
absorbable, washable, soft and smooth, comfortable and have good drape.
Market And Regional Insights
Asia Pacific is the largest market for cellulose fibers closely followed
by Europe. Fibers manufactured, consumed, and exported by countries
present in the Asia Pacific have been established in the upper-quality segment
of the world of textile fibers. China, India, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan,
Taiwan, and Indonesia are the major market in the region. These countries
are involved in manufacturing and trade of fibers, which are used across
various end-use industries. Vietnam and Bangladesh are the potential
future market for the product. Population growth and rise in the per-capita
income in the Asian markets are the major factors for the growth in the region.
Textile & industrial sector was the largest segment for the cellulose
fibers globally. Textile is the largest sector to hold the
usage of cellulose fiber and it can be seen from the below pie chart.
Overall industry is fragmented
and competitive in nature with large as well as small players in the market.
Major participants include Lenzing AG, Sateri, Kelheim Fibres GmbH, Grasim
Industries Limited, Fulida Group Holdings Co., onLtd, China Bambro Textile
(Group) Co. Ltd, CFF GmbH & Co. KG, CreaFill Fibers Corporation,
International Paper, and GrupoSniace.
The natural origin cellulose
fibers have outstanding properties for instance, moisture management and
absorbency. The production process for these man-made fibers provides them
purity and, uniform quality. In addition, they are cost-effective, have
low density, eco-friendly, and biodegradable. Demand in the textile
industry and rising prosperity will drive the growth of the cellulose fiber
industry.
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