A loose clump of recycled fibre fill in pale grey, wiry and matted, shot through with flecks of red, blue and black.
  • A close view of the fill, red and blue threads more visible among the grey fibres against the dark gaps between.
  • The clump seen whole, grey and matted with red and black threads showing through and a long strand trailing from one side.

RTXFIB-NCIB (North Carolina Industry Blend) fiber fill is created by manufacturer Material Return. It is made of 100 percent reclaimed textile waste sourced from Western North Carolina.

Composition

Recycled textile waste, polyester

Handling Notes

  • Used for fabrics made from bonded fibers via chemical adhesion, mechanical means, or heat treatment
  • Reclaimed from textile waste in Western North Carolina; fiber composition varies
  • Color may indicate source waste stream; gray and red likely reflect original textiles

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Material Return, Morganton, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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