Certified Fibershed producer to come to this level the producer has to follow all Fibershed Certified Product Guidelines. Fibershed Certified Product Guidelines (pdf) For all membership levels; If a member labels a Fibershed Certified good that does not comply with one or more of the above requirements, a Fibershed administrator will privately alert the member […]
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Advanced producer is an entrepreneur who develops themselves to the climate benefitting production and transform the economic systems behind the production of material culture to mitigate climate change, improve health, and contribute to racial and economic equity. Advanced producer is a soil-to-soil producer and he address the below criteria. No item, nor any of its […]
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Intermediate producer is the second level of the Fibershed family. At this level the producer is allowed to continue their ongoing business activities, but the producer has to adhere to the below criteria. All botanic dyes in their products are farmed/harvested/used within Sri Lanka, other fibershed affiliates and/or healthy certified producers in the world All […]
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Elementary producer is the starter level of the Fibershed family and the member is given the overall objective, vision and the mission of Fibershed. At this level the member is allowed to continue their ongoing business activities but they have to farm/harvest all fiber and hides within your province and/or Sri Lanka. Elementary members are […]
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Pineapple leaf fibre (PALF), also known as Piña, is a natural and sustainable textile material that is obtained from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Piña fibre is a plant fibre is commonly found in the Philippines. The fibre is extracted through a process called decortication, where the long fibres are separated from the leaves […]
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Cotton fiber is the basic raw material to the cotton textile industry as well as being eco-friendly. Cotton farming needs a hot and moist climate, and Sri Lanka has an ideal atmosphere for this. These cotton can still be seen in some areas of Sri Lanka. These areas had more than 60,000 acres of cotton […]
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Fiber extraction typically refers to the process of obtaining fibers from various sources, such as plants or animals, for use in various industries. The type of fiber and the extraction method can vary depending on the desired end product. Here are a few examples: Plant Fiber Extraction: Cotton: Cotton fibers are extracted from the seed […]