Introduction of seaweed fabric

In the 21st century, green products and green consumption will dominate the trend of the world's textiles and clothing. People's awareness of environmental protection will continue to increase, and the return to nature and the protection of the environment will increasingly infiltrate the development and production of textiles and clothing. At present, the most used textile fibers in the development of textiles are natural fibers, recycled fibers and synthetic fibers. Among them, the main raw material of synthetic fiber is petroleum, and it belongs to non-renewable resources. With the increasingly tense oil resources and the high consumption and high pollution in production, synthetic fibers are under great pressure, so all countries are researching, developing and utilizing them. In place of synthetic fibers, other fibers are the most ideal fibers that can replace synthetic fibers at present. They are biodegradable fibers. Biodegradable fiber refers to a fiber material that can be completely decomposed into low-molecular compounds under the action of natural microbes such as bacteria, mold, and algae. Biodegradable fiber is an environmentally friendly material. It provides a way for humans to reduce the burden on the environment and achieve a balance between modern civilization and the natural world. Therefore, it will become one of the main fibers of the 21st century, seaweed carbon fiber and seaweed fiber. Came into being.

1 Seaweed carbon fiber and its fabric Seaweed charcoal is a kind of ashes from natural seaweeds (Kenbu, Laminaria, Sargassum, etc.) that have been burned in special kilns. Seaweed charcoal contains less sodium, is rich in minerals, has many chemical components, and contains some algal salts. After extracting the algae salts in the seaweed charcoal, the seaweed charcoal is burned black by a special manufacturing process, and the blackened seaweed charcoal has a good far-infrared radiation effect.

The seaweed carbon fiber is a fiber obtained by spinning and processing carbonized charcoal of seaweed charcoal after being pulverized into ultrafine particles, then being kneaded with a polyester solution, a nylon solution or the like. This fiber can be blended with natural cotton or other fibers and the spun yarns have far infrared radiation. In general, as long as 15% to 30% of seaweed carbon fiber is used, it has a good far-infrared radiation efficiency and can be woven into a variety of fabrics with far-infrared radiation function and used in socks and underwear and other products.

2 Algae carbon fiber fabric characteristics Far-infrared effect special technology Seaweed carbon charcoal material made by burning seaweed, at 35 °C far-infrared emissivity can be as high as 90% or more, belonging to high-value far-infrared emissivity material. Far-infrared radiation can make the movement of molecules in the cell vibrate to produce resonance, which makes the inside of the body produce a warm feeling. This activity gives cells vitality and cells are full of vitality.

Far-infrared radiation can make the body's blood resonate resonance, promote the body's water molecules to vibrate, intermolecular friction generates a thermal reaction, and promote subcutaneous temperature rise. The thermal expansion and contraction effect expands the microvessels, accelerates blood circulation, promotes metabolism, eliminates harmful substances in the body, and can rapidly produce new enzymes, so that the human physiological function is more active.

Anion effect ions are particles that are charged in the air. In urban areas, air pollution is serious, resulting in the majority of positive ions in the air, which accelerates the oxidation and aging of human cells. In the water-rich natural environment, there are many negative ions that can promote the body's metabolism and make the body healthy. Seaweed carbon fibers can also produce negative ions, and the algae carbon fibers contain minerals that emit alpha waves, making people feel relaxed and comfortable. Seaweed carbon fiber fabric has double effects of heat preservation and health care. It is suitable for clothing such as T-shirts and underwear. It wears molecules for long-term wear to generate heat reaction and promote blood circulation of the body. It has a thermal insulation effect. The socks made of seaweed carbon fiber have thermal insulation, antibacterial and deodorant effects.

3 Seaweed fiber and its fabric seaweed fiber is produced by spinning the material extracted from natural seaweed. Since the raw material is from natural seaweed, the fiber has good biocompatibility, biodegradable and absorbable, biocompatibility and other special functions. .

The SeaCell alga fiber produced by Germany's Alceru Schwarza is a fiber developed using the advantages of carbohydrates, proteins (amino acids), fats, cellulose, and rich minerals contained in seaweed. The fiber is produced with lyocell fiber. Based on the manufacturing process, a finely ground seaweed powder or suspension is added to the spinning solution and drawn. These seaweeds mainly come from brown, red, green and basket algae, especially brown algae and red algae are the best seaweed fiber raw materials.

The main value of the seaweed fiber is the seaweed component, which can effectively improve the moisture absorption performance. In the fiber, it can exert hygroscopicity through contact with the skin, actively release the seaweed ingredient, and make the wearer's skin absorb the vitamins and minerals released by the seaweed. This fiber contains major minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Vitamins include vitamins A, E, and C. In the study of cosmetics, it was shown that the minerals and vitamins A, E, and C of seaweed ingredients have a natural benefit to the skin and do not cause allergic reactions.

SeaCell fibres can be processed into staple fibres or filaments of any length and fineness. They can also be blended with other fibres, for example blended with natural fibres or rayon fibres. So long as fabrics are mixed with 25% of SeaCell fibres, Seacell's advantage. The end use of this fabric can be applied to shirts (has been used by Hanro), home textiles, mattresses and the like. In addition, SeaCell Active is an antibacterial product. Silver and antibacterial ingredients are added during spinning to release silver ions slowly and provide antibacterial function. This fabric can be designed as an antibacterial sweatshirt, bed sheet, quilt, underclothes and underwear. Home furnishings.

In addition, Italy's Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia Spinning Company also introduced a filament called Thalassa. The silk contains seaweed ingredients. Fabrics and clothing made from these fibers are better preserved than fabrics and apparel made of ordinary fibers. Increase body surface temperature. This kind of fabric containing seaweed ingredients can relax people's brains, improve the wearer's attention and memory, and have anti-allergic effects, reduce fatigue and improve insomnia. A Japanese specialty fiber company is the world's first manufacturer to achieve mass production of seaweed fiber, and its process is a leading position. The company has been selling seaweed fiber towels in the country since 1993 and has been selling seaweed fiber underwear in Korea since 2000 and has now expanded to Europe and Southeast Asia. The application of seaweed fiber in underwear fully reflects the characteristics that seaweed fiber can reflect far-infrared rays and produce negative ion warmth and health care. Seaweed fiber is also absorbent, it can absorb 20 times its own volume of liquid, so it can make wounds reduce microbial growth and possible odor.

Qingdao University has disclosed a patent for chitosan-grafted seaweed fiber and its preparation method and use. Because the surface of the fiber is coated with certain chitosan, it has good hygroscopicity and antibacterial properties, and it is non-toxic and non-toxic. The harm, safety and biodegradability have good application prospects in medicine, environmental protection and other fields. As a novel material for hemostasis treatment, it is particularly suitable for the production of gauze as a wound dressing. Fiber strength: 1.5d to 2.5d. Elongation at break: 4% to 10%. Breaking strength: 1.8g/d to 3.1g/d.

Seaweed carbon fiber and seaweed fiber are not raw materials made of ore, but are raw materials made from natural plants. Their waste can be biodegraded and returned to nature without polluting the environment. Seaweed carbon fiber has far-infrared radiation and produces negative ions. Seaweed fiber has Moisturizing and mineral calcium and magnesium ingredients have a natural beauty effect on the skin. Under the current continuous advancement of biochemical science and technology, if these fibers with thermal insulation, health care and beauty functions can be combined with practical applications and fashion, color, style and other designs, they will be able to gain the favor and use of consumers. In line with the further promotion of the concept of health and environmental protection, it is believed that in the near future, people's lives will have a closer connection with this peculiar fiber.