How did leftover coffee grounds become a fashion favorite?

From waste to fashion favorite: coffee fiber

● Introduction●

A refreshing drink in the morning

A cup at noon to dispel sleepiness

Afternoon drink to relax

One cup at night to hit 996

Coffee has become everyone's

Necessities of life

But every cup of coffee you drink

Every coffee bean consumed

It's not the end of their lives.

“Garbage is good stuff placed in the wrong place”

Put this sentence on coffee grounds

It couldn't be more appropriate

Coffee grounds in coffee shop

Specially processed

Return to our lives with a new look

——Coffee fiber

01 Definition of Coffee Fiber

Coffee fiber is used

Coffee grounds left after drinking coffee

After calcination, it is made into crystals

Grind into nano powder

Add to fiber

Producing a new type of environmentally friendly fiber

02 Coffee Fiber Production Process

1 Collection and screening

First, fresh coffee grounds are collected from coffee shops, coffee processing plants, etc. These coffee grounds need to be strictly screened to remove impurities and foreign matter to ensure the purity of the raw materials.

2 Processing and conversion

The screened coffee grounds are dried, and the effective ingredients such as cellulose in the coffee grounds are extracted through special chemical or physical methods, and then modified and fiberized to make them spinnable.

3 Spinning

The treated coffee cellulose solution is spun into fibers through spinning equipment. The appropriate spinning method is selected according to different needs and process conditions.

4 Post-processing

After spinning, the coffee fiber needs to undergo a series of post-processing steps, such as stretching, shaping, dyeing, etc., to improve the strength, elasticity, stability and dyeing properties of the fiber.

0 3 Characteristics of Coffee Fiber

1. Excellent moisture wicking performance

Coffee fiber has good moisture absorption and perspiration wicking function, thanks to the porous structure of coffee grounds . These tiny pores can quickly absorb sweat discharged from the human body and quickly dissipate it into the air, keeping the skin dry and comfortable.

2Powerful antibacterial and deodorizing capabilities

Coffee grounds contain natural antibacterial ingredients , and processed coffee fibers inherit this property and have excellent antibacterial properties.

3Excellent UV protection

The nanostructured surface structure of coffee fiber gives it good UV resistance . It can block the penetration of ultraviolet rays and protect human skin.

4. Excellent environmental performance

Using coffee grounds as raw materials reduces dependence on non-renewable resources such as petroleum. In addition, the production process of coffee fiber does not require the use of large amounts of chemicals and energy, reducing pollution to the environment.

04Application of coffee fiber

1 Fashion Clothing

Due to its unique appearance, good performance and environmental protection characteristics, coffee fiber has been widely used in the field of fashion clothing.

2 Sports Equipment

Coffee fiber's high strength, moisture absorption, breathability and antibacterial properties make it very suitable for making sportswear, sports insoles and other sports products. It can help athletes stay dry and comfortable during exercise and reduce the generation of odor.

3 Household items

Coffee fiber also performs well in household products. It can be used to make bedding, such as sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, etc. Its moisture absorption, breathability, antibacterial and deodorizing properties can provide people with a more comfortable and healthy sleeping environment.

4 Other fields

In addition to the above application areas, coffee fiber has also shown potential application value in the fields of medical treatment, automotive interior, etc. For example, coffee fiber can be used to make medical dressings and other products, and its antibacterial and moisture absorption properties help wound healing and care.

Conclusion​

Coffee fiber as an innovative environmentally friendly material

With its unique characteristics and wide application fields

For the integration of sustainable development and fashion industry

Provides new ideas and solutions

Although the current coffee fiber industry

There are still some challenges in the development process

But with the continuous innovation of technology

Growth in market demand and policy support

I believe coffee fiber will be

Achieve more significant development results

For our lives

Bring more surprises and changes

Let us look forward to it together

Coffee fiber on the road to sustainable development

Blooming with more brilliant brilliance

Contribute to creating a better future

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