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China News: Innovative Breakthrough: Chinese Company Transforms Volcanic Rock into High-Performance Wearable Fibres

  

December 6, 2023     Share on   facebook   Twitter

In central China's Hubei Province, a pioneering company is rewriting the narrative of wearable textiles by turning common volcanic rocks into innovative, high-performance fibres. The process involves heating volcanic rock to over 1,000 degrees Celsius, melting the basalt, and then spinning it into ultra-thin fibres. These fibres are intricately woven to create heat-resistant fabric, marking a significant advancement in the textile industry.