CRAiLEX^® Advanced Materials refers to the dissolving pulp that we have developed, in collaboration with the Alberta Research Council, which can be used for performance apparel, biodegradable plastics, consumer paper products and much more. Advanced Materials fiber begins with hemp harvested at maturity, which is then de-corticated (a mechanical process that separates the plant's outer fiber from the inner woody core) and cut to a uniform length of approximately 10mm. This fiber then enters the CRAiLEX^® pulping process which does not require the numerous harsh chemicals or expensive pressurized equipment used in the traditional kraft pulping industry.

The result of this mild process is a dissolving pulp with characteristics that are far superior to the best dissolving pulps on the market today. This eco-pulp can be extruded into a yarn for the performance apparel industry (an industry first) or used as a base for biodegradable plastics and consumer products like paper towels.

CRAiLEX^® Advanced Materials division includes X-Series and C-Series legacy technologies.