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SINGAPORE, Nov.2, 2021/PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

NEXTEVO( https://nextevo.one/ )announces the launch of its sustainable fibers

and yarns made from pineapple leaves, a common agricultural waste from

pineapple cultivation. Combining these Ready-to-Spin (RTS) fibers with other

eco-fibers (e.g. organic cotton, lyocell, recycled polyester, etc.), NEXTEVO

offers blended yarns for the textile industry across applications including

denim apparel, sneakers, upholstery and bath towels.

Relieving Environmental Pollution and Driving Social Impact for Local Farmers

Southeast Asia is the world's largest pineapple producer region with

Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia amongst the top producers. Significant

volumes of pineapple leaf waste generated is commonly burnt, discarded into

landfills, or composted, resulting in harmful environmental impacts.

Instead, working with local farmers, NEXTEVO collects these pineapple leaves

and turns them into value-added materials for the textile industry. Not only

minimizing existing environmental problems in the process, but also

supplementing income for farmers.

The joint venture in Thailand between Jinny Tantipipatpong, chairman of SAICO

(world's fourth largest pineapple cannery producer), and NEXTEVO creates a

vertically integrated supply chain. This includes sourcing pineapple leaves,

processing into RTS fibers and blended yarns for manufacturers, making premium

consumer products for brands globally.

Extensive Network Across Southeast Asia for Pineapple Leaves and other

Agricultural Waste Sources

The pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) production in Thailand results from a year-long

journey from proof-of-concept to production. Trial production started in late

September 2021 and the PALF production volume will scale-up by first quarter

2022.

In Indonesia, PALF sourcing has already begun with a farm cooperative, with

plans to expand into processing coconut husk waste into sustainable materials

by second quarter 2022.

NEXTEVO Founder Harold Koh, who spent nine years as CEO of Great Giant

Pineapple (world's single largest pineapple plantation in Indonesia), has built

an extensive network in the agricultural sector. Harold plans to expand to

other types of agricultural waste in Southeast Asia to provide sustainable

value-added solutions at scale.

In the next three years, NEXTEVO aims to impact the lives of 5,000 farmers in

Southeast Asia.

About NEXTEVO

NEXTEVO's mission is to transform agricultural waste at scale into sustainable

value-added products for everyday living and agricultural applications. The

company aims to drive positive social impact to farmers and relieve

environmental pollution. Underlying these efforts is its goal towards zero

waste, utilizing every component of agricultural waste. NEXTEVO is located in

Singapore with operations in Thailand and Indonesia.

Source:  NEXTEVO

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   Caption: NEXTEVO produces sustainable textiles (like Ready-to-Spin fibers) made from

pineapple leaf waste

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   Caption: Agricultural waste collection provides additional income for farmers in

Southeast Asia