New achievements in science and technology Pineapple leaves can make towels

The 2013 China (Hainan) International Tropical Products Winter Trade Fair opened in Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center recently. The reporter learned at the Agricultural Science and Technology Museum that it is surprising that pineapple leaves can be made into daily necessities such as socks through scientific and technological means.

The Agricultural Science and Technology Museum exhibited the scientific and technological achievements of the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya Nanfan Institute of Science and Technology, Hainan University, and Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Among them, the socks exhibited by the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CAS) are actually made from pineapple leaf fibers. According to reports, pineapple leaves are not discarded directly after pineapples are picked, but are recycled and their fiber production is extracted. Into socks, underwear, towels, pajamas, mats and more than 20 kinds of products. It is understood that pineapple leaf fiber is green and can be 100% biodegradable. Natural bactericidal odor, driving worms, moisture absorption and other characteristics.