Extraction and characterization of curcuma zedoaria pseudo-stems fibers for textile application

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to characterize the properties of natural cellulose fiber from the pseudo-stems of the curcuma zedoaria plant.

Design/methodology/approach

The fiber was extracted using the biological retting process (cold-water retting). The intrinsic fiber properties obtained were used to evaluate the possibility of using fiber for textile applications.

Findings

The average length of a curcuma zedoaria fiber was 34.77 cm with a fineness value of 6.72 Tex. A bundle of curcuma zedoaria fibers was comprised of many elementary fibers. Curcuma zedoaria had an irregular cross-section, with the lumen having a varied oval shape. Curcuma zedoaria fibers had tenacity and elongation value of 3.32 gf/denier and 6.95%, respectively. Curcuma zedoaria fibers had a coefficient of friction value of 0.46. Curcuma zedoaria fibers belong to a hygroscopic fiber type with a moisture regain value of 10.29%.

Originality/value

Extraction and Characterization of Curcuma zedoaria Pseudo-stems Fibers for Textile Application.

Citation

Wardiningsih, W., Efendi, S., Mulyani, R.W., Totong, T., Rudy, R. and Pradana, S. (2024), "Extraction and characterization of curcuma zedoaria pseudo-stems fibers for textile application", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 254-268. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-03-2022-0025