MESTA FIBER (HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA): A REVIEW OF ITS PROPERTIES, APPLICATIONS, AND ROLE IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY

Authors

  • Gourawwa Kumbar 1Research Scholar, Department of Textile Technology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technology University, Belagavi, Karnataka.
  • Chandrasekhara S.M Associate Professor, Department of Textile Technology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technology University, Belagavi, Karnataka.
  • Dinesh Y.N Associate Professor, Department of Textile Technology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technology University, Belagavi, Karnataka.
  • Mamatha G.P.K Research Scholar, Department of Textile Technology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technology University, Belagavi, Karnataka.
  • Pulikeshi Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tontadarya College of Engineering, Gadag, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technology University, Belagavi, Karnataka.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/0gthey33

Keywords:

Mesta fiber, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Natural fibers, Eco-friendly textiles, Fiber characterization, Sustainable consumption, Biodegradable materials

Abstract

The increasing world demand for eco-friendly natural fibers and products is gaining interest in sustainable fibers as alternatives to man-made fibers. Bast fibers such as linen, banana, jute, bamboo, sisal, kenaf, and Mesta have been used for a long time. Bast fibers are the raw materials of the present and the future, not just for textiles but also for modern eco-friendly composite materials, medicine, cosmetics, food, biopolymers, agro-fine chemicals, and energy. The retting is the biggest problem with extracting the fibers. Dew retting as well as stagnant water and running water retting are the conventional methods to separate the long bast fibers. Due to higher tensile property, mechanical performance, environmental benefits, and economic viability, Mesta has shown significant promise compared to synthetics. They can be grown in numerous climates, and, under the right conditions, they don't hurt the ecology too much or at all. The study looks into the important physical and mechanical properties and benefits of Mesta fibers, as well as their possible uses. It focuses on how they might help promote sustainable consumption and green industrial practices. The review talks on Mesta's environmental, technical, and social-economic importance, showing that they are still crucial for accomplishing ecologically sustainable development goals and coming up with novel bio-based materials.

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2025-11-13

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Science And Engineering (ISSN: 2454-2016)

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