PLA Staple Fiber/Corn Fiber/Fibre

Poly(lactic acid) or polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA) is a biodegradable and bioactive thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch (in the United States and Canada), cassava roots, chips or starch (mostly in Asia), or sugarcane (in the rest of the world). In 2010, PLA had the second highest consumption volume of any bioplastic of the world.

Application:

PLA can be processed by extrusion such as 3d printing, injection molding, film and sheet casting, and spinning, providing access to a wide range of materials.


3D Printed Human skull with data from Computed Tomography. Transparent PLA.
PLA is used as a feedstock material in desktop fused filament fabrication 3D printers (e.g. RepRap). PLA printed solids can be encased in plaster-like moulding materials, then burned out in a furnace, so that the resulting void can be filled with molten metal. This is known as "lost PLA casting", a type of investment casting.

Being able to degrade into innocuous lactic acid, PLA is used as medical implants in the form of anchors, screws, plates, pins, rods, and as a mesh. Depending on the exact type used, it breaks down inside the body within 6 months to 2 years. This gradual degradation is desirable for a support structure, because it gradually transfers the load to the body (e.g. the bone) as that area heals. The strength characteristics of PLA and PLLA implants are well documented.

PLA can also be used as a decomposable packaging material, either cast, injection-molded, or spun. Cups and bags have been made from this material. In the form of a film, it shrinks upon heating, allowing it to be used in shrink tunnels. It is useful for producing loose-fill packaging, compost bags, food packaging, and disposable tableware. In the form of fibers and nonwoven fabrics, PLA also has many potential uses, for example as upholstery, disposable garments, awnings, feminine hygiene products, and diapers. Thanks to its bio-compatibility and biodegradability, PLA has also found ample interest as a polymeric scaffold for drug delivery purposes.

Racemic and regular PLLA has a low glass transition temperature, which is undesirable. A stereocomplex of PDLA and PLLA has a higher glass transition temperatures, lending it more mechanical strength. It has a wide range of applications, such as woven shirts (ironability), microwavable trays, hot-fill applications and even engineering plastics (in this case, the stereocomplex is blended with a rubber-like polymer such as ABS). Such blends also have good form stability and visual transparency, making them useful for low-end packaging applications. Pure poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), on the other hand, is the main ingredient in Sculptra, a long-lasting facial volume enhancer, primarily used for lipoatrophy of cheeks. Progress in biotechnology has resulted in the development of commercial production of the D enantiomer form, something that was not possible until recently. 

PLA is also used in e-tobacco industry. Philip Morris's iQOS heets, includes PLA to slow the vapour down without absorbing it, giving it time to cool to a more pleasant temperature before inhaling it.

Application:
Feminine hygiene
Adult incontinence
Diapers
Baby wipes
Moisturized tolit paper
*Home Care
Napkins and tablecloths
Pre-moistened cleaning wipes
Dry wipes
Kitchen towels
Vacuum cleaner bags
Kitchen and fan filters
***Food Packaging
***Industrial Applications
Liquid filtration (e.g. coffee filter bag)
Wallpapers
Industrial wipes
Oil exploration
PLA staple fiber is a new biodegradable fiber which is made from corn and plant. it can be used in many fabric and clothing

PLA Fiber
Item Name PLA Fiber
Keyword PLA Fiber
Main Raw Materials Polylactic acid fiber
Fiber Length 38mm-120mm
Fineness 1.5D-10D
Cut length 10mm,36mm,38mm,64mm,72mm
Color White & Dope Dyed
Feature Flame Retardant, Anti-Bacteria, Anti-UV, Eco-Friendly, Radiation-Resistant, Biodegradable
Main Application Filling Materials, Non-woven Fabric
Place of Origin Suzhou China(Mainland)
MOQ 1000 Kilogram/Kilograms pla fiber

PLA fiber
Grade Fitness Length Application
Spinning grade 0.5-3D 32/36/38/51mm Spinning and textile
Fiberfill grade 3D~25D 51/64/76mm Fiberfill
Nonwoven grade 1.5D~10D 1.5D~10D
Needle punch,
Spunlace Thermal-bonding
Short cut grade 1.3D/1.5D 5/6/12mm Paper-making
Dope dyed Coffee, Green, Blue 6D*76mm 6D*76mm

We are a factory specialized in polyester staple fiber for many years, but now we also have our own professional trading company.

The MOQ is 8000 Kilograms/order,but the price will be differentfrom each quantity.

Sure, you can mix any products we can provide.

Yes, we provide free sample (less than 500g).If customers want more sample, some sample fee and freught cost will be charged. The sample fee is refundable in the next order.

We have experienced QC team.We control not only productive process but also raw material.In addition, we have different kinds of detecting instrument to help us guarantee the product quality.

Yes, all products can be packed as your requirement.