Discover Natural Fibres InitiativeWhere we are coming from – where we are going

FAO BudapestHenrik KuffnerApril 13, 2011

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• DNFI was founded under the patronage of the UN and FAO Rome

• The Year of Discover Natural Fibres 2009 was the starting point.

Start: 2009

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• After the Year of Natural Fibres was over the 15 natural fibres decided to continue as the Discover Natural Fibre Initiative

Spinn off

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• Promote greener and more efficient agricultural techniques for growing natural fibres

• Improve life of the poor who are involved in natural fibres

• Replace synthetic fibres

Objectives

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A total of 15 fibres are part of the DNFI network, which can be split into• Plant Fibres• Animal Fibres

Members of the DNFI

Sisal

Ramie

Jute

Hemp

Flax

Coir

Cotton

Abaca

Wool

Silk

Mohair

Cashmere

Angora

Camel Hair

Alpaca Wool

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Natural fibres are• Healthy• Comfortable• Responsible• Renewable• Sustainable• High-tech• Fashionable• Natural

Why Natural Fibres

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• Keep the momentum of 2009

• Further develop the initiative

• Offering a permanent platform for natural fibres

• Keeping strong relations with FAO, UN and the related networks

The Future of DNFI

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• We look forward to strengthening our network with your support!

• Thank you!

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