Plastics reinforcement by natural fibers is becoming a trend since wood fibers have been adopted by polymers like PVC. During the 8th WPC congress held in June 2010 in Fellbach (D), Claudine Bloyaert, SolVin Technical Market Development for Profiles, has presented the influence of the morphology of natural fibers in vinyl composites. She has compared the interest of using hemp or wood fibres to reinforce PVC. This comprehensive analysis helps understand the influence of these natural fibres on the final properties of the composites like their tensile strength and water uptake.

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