Farmers & land managers
Interested in fibre crops, wool, rushes or other suitable biomass streams? Help us understand supply, harvesting constraints and what would make diversification commercially worthwhile.
Collaborate
A fibre economy is a team sport.
Natural Fibres Ireland is looking for practical collaborators across agriculture, processing, research, manufacturing, design, construction, investment and public policy.
Processors & machinery suppliers
Decortication, fibre opening, drying, milling, baling, non-woven processing and related equipment are critical missing links. We want to map capability and pilot routes.
Manufacturers
If you use glass fibre, synthetic fibre, fillers, foams, boards, insulation, textiles or packaging, we can explore whether an Irish natural-fibre input makes technical and commercial sense.
Researchers & test centres
Materials science, agronomy, LCA, fire, hygrothermal, composites, polymers, textiles and manufacturing expertise can help move fibres from concept to specification.
Designers & specifiers
Architects, engineers, product designers and procurement teams can define the performance requirements that make research relevant to real projects.
Public bodies & funders
Regional development, skills, innovation, climate and bioeconomy programmes can help build enabling infrastructure where a credible market and consortium exist.
What makes a strong collaboration
Start with a real constraint.
We are especially interested in collaborations where one or more pieces already exist: a feedstock, a machine, a manufacturer, a test capability, a buyer or a defined material problem.
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