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%