"Why not use molecular biology and genetics to make plastics and fibers?"

Almost half of it is dehydrated to tetrahydrofuran to make fibers such as Spandex.

This method has been shown to make fibers successfully on multiple occasions.

The phage M13 has been used to make nanosized (10 20 microns in diameter) fibers.

Glanzstoff remained a world leader in the production of man made fibers and their basic products up to the 1970s.

Akzo, with operations in 50 countries, makes chemicals, synthetic fibers, coatings and pharmaceuticals.

The process was discovered by Julian Hill in 1930 while trying to make fibers from an early polyester.

Plastic that is recycled to make fibers for clothing or rugs, for example, will deteriorate when used again.

Another type of crystallization occurs upon extrusion used in making fibers and films.

The company makes technical ceramics, optical fibers and other scientifically important products.