Development and design of eco-lifestyle fashion products from Palmyra Palm with plasma innovation

Abstract

This research is based on current world circumstances, which signify awareness of the environment and environmental problems, leading to the creation of alternative and eco-friendly products. Significantly, Thailand is an agricultural country, which contains agricultural products and reusable waste materials for fashion and lifestyle products. In that regard, such eco products are produced by the application of principles of fashion design and plasma innovation. The waste materials of palm products are collected from small and micro community enterprises. There appear to be several types of agricultural waste, including unripe palmyra palm fruits, ripe palmyra palm fruits, the exocarp of palmyra palm fruits, and the leaf stalks of palmyra palms. For textile production, the fibers of fifty-percent-ripe palmyra palm fruit and cotton fibers are spined together. The percentage of the palmyra palm fruit fibers is examined from 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, and 40-50% of palmyra palm fruit fibers are applicable for appropriate texture and quantity, which is due to its shortness. Most of these fibers also increase the risk of skin irritations. Furthermore, palmyra palm fruit fibers are compounded with para rubber by the dyeing method and the heat press machine for creating the materials for products. Subsequently, products are designed by surveys on consumer behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlighted the popularity of fashion and lifestyle products, such as Chelsea Boots, slipper shoes, slip-on shoes, messenger bags, belt bags, and shoulder bags, respectively. The identity of the palmyra palm is also included, as well as homespun materials. Additionally, the plasma-based coating in the form of water reflection is proceeded to prevent moisture, fungi, and bacteria, and to reduce chemicals. All in all, this study unveils the guideline of creating value from agricultural waste materials using plasma innovation with eco-friendly outcomes.