Recycling and Sustainability Innovations in the Textile Industry

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Textile Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

2 National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

The textile industry produces a significant amount of waste, with 92 million tons estimated globally each year. Textile waste is the second largest contributor to plastic waste, and it is often disposed of in landfills or burned. The recycling of textiles helps reduce the use of virgin raw materials and the amount of waste going to landfills. Textile recycling involves collecting, sorting, disassembling or dissolving, reprocessing, and integrating the recycled materials into the supply chain. There are different types of textile recycling, including closed-loop, open-loop, down-loop, and upcycling. Chemical recycling is a method where fibers are chemically processed to create recycled yarn, fabrics, and fibers. Recycled textile products can be used in various industries, and although the quality is usually lower than virgin fibers, they can be turned into items such as rags, insulation materials, and upholstery. Textile recycling is crucial for reducing the negative environmental impact of the textile industry, which is one of the most polluting industries globally.

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Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 23 February 2024

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History

  • Receive Date: 29 December 2023
  • Revise Date: 06 February 2024
  • Accept Date: 23 February 2024

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