Plant Fiber Testing

Plant fibers are the fibers that we get naturally from plants. Some of the examples of natural fibers are cotton, jute, flax, and so on. Basically, plant fibers can be classified in 5 categories: bast fibers, leaf fibers, seed fibers, wood fibers and fruit fibers.

Due to the unique properties such as sustainability, versatility, and eco-friendliness, plant fibers play a crucial role in many aspects of our lives. They can be transformed into a variety of products, such as textiles, cordage, paper production, building materials, biodegradable products, automotive parts, packaging and home decorative items.

The properties of plant fibers vary depending on the type of fiber and the species of plant it is obtained from. STEMart provides a wide range of testing services to evaluate the properties of plant fibers including but not limit to strength, elasticity, softness, absorption, durability, chemical resistance, etc.

Physical Properties Analysis

• Density
• Hardness
• Water absorption testing
• Thermal conductivity testing

Chemical Composition Analysis

• Formaldehyde detection
• Addictive detection
• Volatile organic content determination
• Toxic and harmful content detection

Mechanical Properties Analysis

• Tensile testing
• Impact testing
• Compression testing
• Torsion testing
• Bend testing
• Flexural testing

Combustion Performance Evaluation

• Flammability testing
• Buring testing

Aging Resistance Analysis

• Chemical resistance testing
• Weather resistance testing

For more information about our plant fiber testing services, please contact us.