Sample of corn-based Ingeo Fiber; Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc., 2008

Description:

A large bag filled with white Ingeo fiber made by Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc. (Division of Cha Technologies Group) in Johnson City, Tennessee. Ingeo fiber is made from lactic acid derived from corn and beet sugars.

A paper label is adhered to the bag, it says: ""Product description: 3 PDF x 3" Type 821 / Polymer Type (s) : PLA

Cross-section: Round Solid"

The fiber is made in Tennessee, by Fiber Innovations Technology, 398 Innovation drive. Johnson City, Tn 37604

Date Made: 2008

Maker: Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Tennessee

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles

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Credit Line: Gift of Fiber Innovations Technology, Inc.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2008.0059.03

Object Name: Fiber sample, Ingeo

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-5b49-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1337818

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