Researcher turns durian peel waste into high-value sustainable fibre

A researcher from Chulalongkorn University has developed Thailand’s first woven fibre made from discarded durian peels, transforming one of the country’s largest agricultural waste streams into high-value, sustainable fashion materials with global potential.

For the full story, see the February 2026 edition of Textiles South East Asia.

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Image: Chulalongkorn University


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