Black tea fungus fabric is a kind of biological fabric formed by air drying of black tea fungus membrane. The black tea fungus membrane is biofilm, which is a layer of substance formed on the surface of the solution after fermentation of tea, sugar, water and bacteria.
This king of microbial brewing can be regarded as honeycomb. Millions of tiny bacteria are spinning and building cellulose fibers. These fibers will extend to every corner of the container.
In the process of making tea fungus fabric, the bacteria and yeast cultures convert sugars into acidic compounds and alcohol. Microorganism can also produce cellulose membranes, which are flexible materials with unique texture and smell. At present, this kind of material can be used as the sustainable alternatives of textiles.
Black tea fungus fiber can be through wet padding process, dyeing process and drying. After dried, it is very firm. But it is not water-repellent or even not water-resistant, which is the main disadvantage.
Black tea fungus fabric has the appearance and texture of translucent leather. It can be created patterns and colors on clothing through iron oxidation. It can also be molded or cut and sewn into all different patterns.
The transparent and flexible clothing fabric can be obtained from black tea fungus, which can automatically formed seam to reduce breakage or discards. On the surface, there is a tight layer of medium like coarse paper, which is helpful to the dyeing by natural plant dyes.
Post time: Sep-18-2024