Spinning Sustainability: How Arecanut Husk Can Become Textile Gold

In sync with nature Arecanut fibre offers strong sustainability credentials as it utilises agricultural waste that is typically discarded or burned. The fibre extraction uses an environmentally friendly water retting process without chemicals, and the entire process supports rural farming communities by creating additional value from existing crops. George Sunny

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24 June 2025

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24 June 2025

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From farmyard waste to fabric with a future—Prof. Georgy Sunny of NIFT Kannur has spun arecanut husk into a breakthrough in sustainable textiles. Born of rural roots and backed by a decade of research, this zero-chemical fibre is now eyeing a saree-sector debut in 2025.

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