Natural Fiber Welding to close down

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Next-generation material firm to close down following two years of poor performance

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Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), the US-basd start-up that  manufactures a range of plant-based materials for the apparel and footwear sectors, is reportedly closing down.

Founded in 2015, NFW developed a range of next-generation materials from its facility in Peoria, Illinois, which resulted in a number of collaborations with manufacturers and brands from across the apparel, footwear and technical textile sectors.

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