Natura Natural Fiber Textiles Overview
Natura Natural fiber textiles are materials derived from natural sources such as plants and animals, offering sustainability, biodegradability, and versatility across various industries. Acme Mills’ Natura brand exemplifies this by providing eco-friendly, nature-inspired fabrics tailored to meet diverse industrial needs, including solutions like natural wool insulation and other sustainable natural textiles.
What Are Natural Fiber Textiles?
Natural fiber textiles are fabrics made from fibers obtained from natural sources, primarily categorized into:
Plant-Based Fibers
Derived from plants, including:
Animal-Based Fibers
Obtained from animals, such as:
Common Applications of Natural Fiber Textiles
Natural fiber textiles are utilized in a wide range of applications due to their beneficial properties:
Industries Utilizing Natural Fiber Textiles
Natural fiber textiles find applications across various industries, including:
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Military
Construction
Chemical Industry
Food and Beverage
Automotive
Furniture
Acme Mills’ Natura Brand
Acme Mills’ Natura brand focuses on providing sustainable, natural fiber textiles suitable for various applications, combining eco-conscious sourcing with innovation in environmentally friendly industrial textiles:
Natura-VSX
Hydroentangled spunlace nonwoven made from 100% sustainable, biodegradable bamboo pulp fibers, ideal for eco-friendly wipes. This product line offers a High-pressure water entangled fabric structure, enhancing durability and softness while aligning with growing demand for sustainable natural textiles.
Flushable Wipes
Designed to replace petroleum-based materials, offering biodegradable solutions for personal hygiene products. These wipes maintain the comfort and effectiveness of traditional materials while integrating sustainable natural textiles, contributing to the larger shift toward natural wool insulation alternatives and green innovation in consumer products.
PLA Spunbonds
Polylactic acid-based spunbond fabrics derived from renewable resources, suitable for various industrial applications. As part of Acme Mills’ Natura portfolio, these high-performance nonwoven materials are engineered to meet the rigorous needs of manufacturers while supporting environmentally responsible sourcing and the use of natural wool insulation where applicable.
The Power of Natural Fibers: Performance & Sustainability
By leveraging natural fiber textiles, industries can achieve performance requirements while promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Whether through natural wool insulation for thermal applications or sustainable natural textiles for hygiene and industrial use, Natura materials bridge the gap between performance and planet-conscious design.
Press Release
Acme Mills Unveils “Natura” Bio-Based PLA Fabrics, Redefining the Future of Petroleum-Free Textiles
Acme Mills Company, a global leader in textile innovation, proudly introduces Natura, its groundbreaking line of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) fabrics. Designed to replace petroleum-based nonwovens such as PET, PP, and Nylon, Natura represents a revolutionary step toward reducing environmental impact without compromising performance or quality. From sustainable natural textiles to high-performance nonwoven materials used across industries, Acme Mills continues to set a new benchmark in environmentally friendly industrial textiles.