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Antibacterial

Antibacterial means resistance to the growth of bacteria. Bamboo and hemp are examples of materials that have natural antibacterial properties. Some textiles can also be treated with chemicals to achieve similar effects.

Source

Fashion Trendsetter – Fiber Dictionary  

November …

Angora


Angora wool comes from the fur of the angora rabbit and is a very soft, long fibre. The fibres are thin and hollow, making them light, warm and insulating. They also have a halo-like effect around each fibre, making them …

Acetate


Acetate is an artificial fibre made from cellulose from various natural sources such as wood, cotton, and plants. The fibres are broken down by acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride along with other chemicals, resulting in cellulose acetate, which is used …

Tree Stump Fungi

Tree Stump Fungi is a common term for saprophytes that grow on dead or dying stumps and wood in nature.

Sources

Oliver Karlöf

Eco Landscaping org – The primary agents of wood decomposition  “”””

April 2023, TÄNKOM | Revised February 2024 …

Spores

The fungus spreads to new locations using resistant spores. These can be either sexual or asexual (cloning). They usually spread by wind, but some species rely on animals to be moved around.

Sources

Sciencelearn – Fungal life cycles – spores …

Saprophyte

Oyster Mushroom Photo: Oliver Karlöf

A saprophyte is a fungus, bacterium or plant that lives off dead material and is therefore a decomposer. The oyster mushroom is an example of a tree-growing saprophyte and one of our most cultivated mushroom …

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