UNLOCK - Poultry-feather nonwoven geotextiles

Poultry-feather nonwoven geotextiles

Nonwoven geotextiles made from poultry-feather-derived bio-based materials for agricultural applications.

Product details

Application area
Agriculture
Product type
Fibres & textiles
Specific feedstock
Poultry feathers
Feedstock type
Food industry sidestreams
Programme
BBI JU
Related projects

About

UNLOCK converts poultry feathers into keratin-based materials for agricultural applications, including nonwoven geotextiles. The product extends the use of feather-derived materials beyond mulch films and seed trays.

The geotextiles provide a biodegradable alternative to conventional fossil-based materials used for soil protection and related agricultural applications while creating value from poultry-industry sidestreams.

Key benefits

  • Creates value from poultry-feather waste
  • Provides a bio-based geotextile for agricultural use
  • Supports biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics

Application

  • Agricultural geotextiles
  • Soil protection