Globally, less than 0.5% of postconsumer textile waste is recycled, with the majority
incinerated or ending up in landfills. Most postconsumer textiles are mixed fibers …

In order to prevent the current unsustainable waste handling of the enormous volumes of
end-of-use organic polymer material sent to landfilling or incineration, extensive research …

The growing textile industry is polluting the environment and producing waste at an alarming
rate. The wasteful consumption of fast fashion has made the problem worse. The waste …

As the global production of polymers exceeded 400 million tons in 2022, it is imperative that
recycling rates are increased to prevent the predominant end-of-life handling through …

Synthetic fibres cover most of textile market, but their value chain is almost entirely linear.
Common raw materials are non-renewable and oil-derived, while requiring large amounts of …

The apparel industry widely uses polyurethane coated fabrics for their durability, comfort,
style, and versatility. Due to the presence of multiple layers of polymers, recycling such …

The development of recyclable crosslinked thermosetting fibres is a challenging research
topic. In the present work, we have designed and synthesized polyurethane fibres from …

The apparel industry widely uses polyurethane coated fabrics for their durability, comfort,
style, and versatility. Due to the presence of multiple layers of polymers, recycling such …