A consultation team led by the reform commission and supported by CAS, MOST and others has set the following goals for bio-based fibers for the present 5 years’ plan (ending 2015): total 5.1 million tons, among which PTT fibers are 150.000 tons, alginate fibers 10.000 tons, PLA fibers 50.000 tons.
China Industrial Biotechnology Network, June 14, 2013
Reform Commission sets ambitious goals for bio-based fibers