Kelheim Fibres to use Olea fibre for emulsion separation

Olea is a viscose fibre with durable hydrophobic properties. The additives used in production are approved for food contact by the FDA and the BfR and are free of silicones.

The company would analyse how the hydrophobic properties of Olea fibres influence the separation of water and oil mixtures in a series of tests over the next few months. Preliminary trials have shown an accumulation of oil on the fibre's surface which then enables the separation of the larger oil droplets.

The efficiency of separation of different emulsions, as well as the influence of the nonwoven construction and suitable blend partners would also be examined in the next step.

Kelheim Fibres intends to include industrial partners at an early stage in this development in order to include the technical and commercial requirements of different potential markets. (NA)

Fibre2fashion News Desk - India