Table 2.

Physical and mechanical properties of the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) microfibre.

Fibre Type	Nominal Diameter [µm]	Density [g/cm3]	Tensile Strength [MPa]	Young’s Modulus [GPa]	Strain Capacity [-]
Kuralon K-II REC 15 (Kuraray)	40	1.3	1600	40	0.06