We use a range of electrospinning techniques to cater for a variety of synthetic or bio-polymers and have experience in adding functional additives to the polymer to give the fibre new properties. By turning these materials into fibres, particularly nanofibres, we offer new uses and modes of application for many materials. In the fibre form polymers can be more manageable, useable, transportable, and have higher surface area.
Some of the materials we offer:
Collagen (marine origin)
 Extracted in New Zealand through
a proprietary process that creates collagen particularly suited for nanofibre production. Offers great potential in cosmetic and personal health care sectors, as well as medicine (tissue scaffolds, wound repair).
Zein
 A corn starch protein, zein fibres are fine with good structural strength. Good for aqueous environments and has the added benefit of being of natural origin.
Cellulose Acetate
 Another biopolymer (derived from tree pulp) widely used as an alternative to petrochemical polymers in areas such as filtration textiles and structural materials.
Nylon
 A widely used synthetic polymer with a myriad of uses. Huge potential in structural enhancements and impact resistance – research shows that nylon in its nanofibre form is 2 - 5 times stronger than in its traditional form.
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH/PVA)
 A commonly electrospun polymer. Of particular interest in health care applications as it has FDA approval for use in or on the body. Water soluble, and a good carrier polymer for additives.
Polyvinyl butyrate (PVB):
 A common synthetic polymer used for structural strength and flexibility in composites. Readily electrospun with high fibre yield, it has many uses in structural composites and filters.
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Hoki
New Zealand Natural Materials
Revolution Fibres has experience in electrospinning marine
collagen that is extracted from hoki skin (Macruronus
novaezelandiae). Hoki is fished in the deep waters off New Zealand and is a Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable fishery. The use of biological origin nanofibres offers an exciting prospect in many new areas including bioengineering of replacement organs, tissue regeneration (scaffolds), wound dressings, filtration and composites. This cold-water marine collagen has significant advantages for electrospinning as it provides:
• A source of intact whole chains which is the molecular format that readily electrospins
• Safe solvents
• Fibres without toxic solvent residues
• A base fibre material that has proven potential to perform as a carrier for other active ingredients
Revolution Fibres is interested in all potential applications of these unique collagen fibres. Talk to us if you are interested in this exciting new material.
Plant Extracts
 Revolution Fibres proudly uses natural materials in its fibre products wherever possible. That's why when we wanted antibacterial activity in our fibres, we went back to nature – and NZ Extracts Ltd. Situated in the heart of NZ's wine country, Marlborough, NZ Extracts offer organic fruit and berry extracts that are naturally high in bioactives, potent antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity. Completely free from chemical residue, NZ Extracts are a preferred ingredient for adding functionality to our fibres.
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