Textile waste is a significant contributor to landfill, yet the majority of textiles can be recycled,
allowing for the energy and fibre to be reclaimed. This chapter examines the open-loop and …

Wool recycling has been practiced commercially for more than 200 years. This study used
data from established, commercial processes with the aim of determining the environmental …

The clothing and textile industry forms a considerable part of the world's economy. Of the
more than $1 trillion sales of clothing worldwide, roughly two thirds is consumed in Western …

Global denim jeans market size is over 70 billion dollars today, and it continues to grow with
a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2%. As a reflection of this annual growth …

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is used to evaluate the environmental impacts of textile
products, from raw material extraction, through fibre processing, textile manufacture …

Fabric waste recycling is one of the key aspects to consider in moving towards circular
economy in textiles. The demand for fabric waste recycling is primarily driven by the …

The production of plastic using polyolefin fibers has increased due to their availability at a
cheaper price and better tensile, physical, and chemical properties. Plastics are either …

As the textile, apparel, fashion, and retail industries move to become more sustainable, an
area of interest is the use of recycled fiber, yarn, fabric, and product content in the …

This book discusses in detail the concepts of recycling and upcycling and their implications
for the textiles and fashion sector. In addition to the theoretical concepts, the book also …

An increasing amount of waste is generated each year from textiles and their production. For
economic and environmental reasons it is necessary that as much of this waste as possible …