PLA fiber,

yarn, textile

● 100% plants based

● Bio-degradable

● Carbon neutral

We are PLA fiber project team established in Japan.

PLA fiber

Most promising alternative to polyester

Fossil resource fabrics, such as polyester fabrics produce microplastics while being washed, which are considered a major cause of pollution in waterways.

No microplastics

Microplastics will not be produced from PLA bio-degradable fibers.

Reduce carbon emissions with PLA fiber

No doubt that polyester, including recycled, makes up the majority of the fibres used today.
If PLA fiber was used instead of polyester, it would be possible to reduce CO2.

Comparing polyester and PLA

43% CFP can be reduced

The additive "PlaX"

Biodegradable, whatever the color

Our challenge with PLA fiber is its low resistance to the heat needed to complete the dyeing process.
To over come this problem, one of our project team member Bioworks corporation developed a plant-delivered additive that modifies PLA. The additive's name is PlaX.

Japanese tea, Red wine, Pomegranate, Onion, and etc.
PLA yarn can be dyed with Natural dyestuff.
To achieve 140℃ with PlaX brought various possibilities to PLA yarn and fabric.