トウモロコシから繊維 環境に優しく抗菌効果も

From corn to fiber Environmentally friendly and antibacterial effect

From corn to fiber Environmentally friendly and antibacterial effect
新しいプラスチック繊維「ハイラクト」は、トウモロコシを発酵させてできる乳酸を原料としています

The new plastic fiber ”Hilacto” is made from lactic acid produced by fermenting corn.

The new plastic fiber ”Hilacto” is made from lactic acid produced by fermenting corn.
廃棄する際に微生物の働きで水と二酸化炭素に分解されるため環境への負荷を減らすことができるほか、添加剤などを使わなくても抗菌効果があるということです

When disposing of it, it is decomposed into water and carbon dioxide by the action of microorganisms, so the burden on the environment can be reduced, and it has an antibacterial effect without using additives.

When disposing of it, it is decomposed into water and carbon dioxide by the action of microorganisms, so the burden on the environment can be reduced, and it has an antibacterial effect without using additives.
これまで強度や耐熱性に課題がありましたが、生地の加工・販売を行う会社と提携したことで品質が向上したということです

Until now, there were problems with strength and heat resistance, but it means that the quality has improved by partnering with a company that processes and sells fabrics.

Until now, there were problems with strength and heat resistance, but it means that the quality has improved by partnering with a company that processes and sells fabrics.
開発した「ハイケム」はコスト削減を進め、従来のプラスチック繊維からの置き換わりを目指すとしています

The developed ”HighChem” will promote cost reduction and aim to replace the conventional plastic fiber.

The developed ”HighChem” will promote cost reduction and aim to replace the conventional plastic fiber.