Finding textile applications for a new or
underused fiber is always very attractive, especially when
the fiber is natural and indigenous. Leafiran fiber is derived
form the leaves of a plant called Typha australis, which
belongs to the family Typhaceae. The fiber was obtained by
chemical retting. Some properties of this fiber, such as its
tensile strength, chemical composition, thermal properties,
moisture absorption, and IR spectra, were determined. Leafiran
is a lignocellulosic fiber having a cellulose content of
54%, a moisture regain of 8–10%, and a tenacity of 29 cN/
tex. The results show that Leafiran could be an ideal
replacement for some widely used natural textile fibers.