Fiber Standards Setting
PLNTmatter Fiber Standards Setting Protocol
📅 Version: Draft 1.0
🕊️ Purpose:
To establish and maintain a consistent, scientifically validated, and transparent protocol for setting and reviewing the technical standards of PLNTmatter’s fiber. This protocol ensures that all fiber outputs meet defined benchmarks for quality, safety, performance, and sustainability in alignment with industry expectations and regenerative goals.
📚 1. Scope
This protocol applies to all fiber types produced under PLNTmatter’s regenerative feedstock platform, across all manufacturing and pilot sites. It covers the standard-setting, testing, documentation, life cycle assessment, and periodic review of fiber specifications.
⚖️ 2. Standard Setting Process
2.1 Definition of Specifications
PLNTmatter fiber specifications are defined based on:
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Fiber morphology (length, fineness, uniformity)
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Mechanical performance (tensile strength, elongation, softness)
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Processing compatibility (with existing MMCF systems)
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Environmental parameters (impact and biodegradability metrics)
2.2 Supporting Validation Methods
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) used to assess microstructural properties and verify surface integrity.
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Third-Party Lab Testing conducted to verify chemical, mechanical, and structural benchmarks.
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Third-Party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted on all fibers to establish environmental impact baselines, benchmark improvements, and monitor sustainability performance over time.
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Internal QA/QC Benchmarks established based on historical and comparative performance data.
⏲️ 3. Review and Validation Cycle
3.1 Five-Year Standard Review
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Fiber standards are reviewed every five (5) years by the R&D, Product, and Sustainability teams in collaboration with select external partners.
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The review evaluates alignment with industry advancements, new regulations, and sustainability benchmarks.
3.2 Intermittent Testing
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Intermittent tests are conducted quarterly or at batch level depending on production volume and market deployment.
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Random sample selection ensures consistency across regions and feedstock types.
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Non-conformance triggers immediate re-testing and, if needed, a formal deviation investigation.
📄 4. Documentation & Transparency
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All technical specifications, test reports, LCA results, and standard revisions are documented in a secure and auditable digital repository.
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SEM imagery, third-party test outcomes, and LCA summaries are logged and referenced in technical data sheets.
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Stakeholders (manufacturing partners, clients, certifiers) may access standard documentation upon request, subject to NDA.
🚀 5. Governance & Oversight
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Standards are maintained by the Fiber Standards Committee, composed of members from:
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Product Development
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Sustainability & Impact
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Manufacturing QA/QC
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External advisory experts (as needed)
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Major changes must be approved by the Head of Product and CEO.
This protocol reflects PLNTmatter’s commitment to traceability, consistency, and leadership in next-generation material innovation.