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Natural Fiber Welding announces layoffs

A bundle of CLARUS, Natural Fiber Welding's all-natural textile product touted as an alternative to plastic-based synthetics.
Natural Fiber Welding
A bundle of CLARUS, Natural Fiber Welding's all-natural textile product touted as an alternative to plastic-based synthetics.

Peoria-based Natural Fiber Welding is laying off approximately 10 percent of its workforce.

It's unclear how many people the layoffs impacts. A company representative says only that the company is focused on improving efficiency in their operations.

Natural Fiber Welding manufactures products using organic alternatives to plastics. The startup has landed major collaborations with fashion designer Ralph Lauren, among others.

This story will be updated.

Tim is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.