Fibers | Water absorption of raw fibers | Water absorption of alkali (2, 4 & 6 gm/L) treated fibers |
Cotton | 32.5% to 50.5% | 890% to 1165.5% |
Areca | 698% to 851% | 417.5% to 631% |
Banana | 495% to 448.5% | 248.5% to 480% |
Pineapple | 188% to 201% | 175% to 300.5% |