State of the art of automated sorting and disassembly technologies for textiles and footwear in Europe
Eco-design 12/01/24 A framework for measuring physical garment durability This paper presents a novel methodology for the objective measurement of physical durability that can be applied to different garment types or categories.
Eco-design 12/01/24 Reimagining Growth Landscape Analysis The topic of growth in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry, and the role it plays in climate, nature and human rights impacts
Eco-design 09/01/24 Materials Market Report 2024 A market study of each type of fiber (natural vegetable and animal, artificial and synthetic)
Eco-design 09/01/24 Innovations in Textile and Apparel Dyeing This report focuses on the crucial sub-sector of textile and apparel dyeing, which is essential for decarbonisation and resource circularity in the textile and apparel industry
Eco-design 06/01/24 Release of microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles during household washing Textile materials are one of the primary sources of microplastic pollution. The washing procedure is by far the most significant way that textile products release microplastic fibers (MPFs). Therefore, in this study, the effects of various textile raw materials (A acrylic, PA polyamide, PET polyester, RPET recycled polyester and PP polypropylene), fabric construction properties (woven, knitted), thickness and basis weight values on MPFs release at different washing stages (pre-washing, soaping/rinsing) were examined separately.
Eco-design 06/01/24 Impact of textile composition, structure, and treatment on microplastic release during washing: a review This research critically reviewed the influence of textile characteristics, including textile content (fiber composition), yarn construction, material structure, and treatment type, on microplastic release from textile products during washing.
Eco-design 04/01/24 The future of synthetics This report aims to establish a future vision for synthetic materials by promoting a greater understanding of the opportunities to replace the use of new virgin synthetics and reduce the industry’s reliance on fossil fuel extraction.
Eco-design 03/01/24 Investigating the influence of yarn characteristics on microfibre release from knitted fabrics during laundering This study investigates the influence of various yarn characteristics on microfibre release from knitted fabrics as well as exploring the generation of microfibres during the knitting process.
