Textiles and clothing sustainability : recycled and upcycled textiles and fashion

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 presents various options for recycling and upcycling in textiles and fashion. Although recycling is a much-develope...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore : Springer, [2016]
SeriesTextile science and clothing technology.
Subjects
Textile fabrics > Recycling.
Textile waste.
Clothing and dress > Remaking.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessPlný text

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Table of Contents:
  • 1 Fashion Renovation via Upcycling; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Fast Fashion; 3 Textile Waste and Recycling; 3.1 Classification of Textile Waste; 3.2 Recycling Technologies; 4 Textile Upcycling; 4.1 History of Upcycling; 4.2 Global Scenario; 4.2.1 Kallio; 4.2.2 Sword & Plough; 4.2.3 Reformation; 4.2.4 Looptworks; 4.2.5 Seamly.co; 4.2.6 Reclaimed; 4.3 Indian Scenario; 4.3.1 Trmtab; 4.3.2 BlueMadeGreen; 4.4 Framework for Upcycling; 5 Case Studies on Textile Upcycling; 5.1 Case Study 1-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Kid's Nightwear.
  • 5.2 Case Study 2-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt and Tank Top into Kid's Frock5.3 Case Study 3-Conversion of T-shirt into Kid's a-Line Skirt; 5.4 Case Study 4-Conversion of Nighty and Frock into Kid's Frock; 5.5 Case Study 5-Conversion of T-shirt into Kid's Frock; 5.6 Case Study 6-Conversion of T-shirt into Baby Frock; 5.7 Case Study 7-Conversion of T-shirt into Kid's Fancy Frock; 5.8 Case Study 8-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Kid's T-shirt; 5.9 Case Study 9-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Teenage T-shirt with Lace Neck; 5.10 Case Study 10-Conversion of Ladies T-shirt into Kid's Night Pant.
  • 6 Customer Feedback7 Conclusions; References; 2 The Use of Recycled Fibers in Fashion and Home Products; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 The Textile and Apparel Industry; 3 Textile Recycling Aligned with the Circular Economy; 4 Open- and Closed-Loop Recycling; 5 Recycling and Reuse; 6 The Textile and Apparel Supply Chain; 7 Recycling in the Textile and Apparel Industry; 8 Mechanical Recycling; 9 Chemical Recycling; 10 Textile and Apparel Recycling Programs in the Industry; 11 Raw Materials-Fibers/Yarns; 12 Unifi; 13 Tenjin; 14 Aquafil; 15 Martex Fiber; 16 Evrnu; 17 EcoAlf; 18 Timberland; 19 Nike.
  • 20 Speedo21 Adidas; 22 Hanes; 23 H 24 The North Face; 25 Patagonia; 26 Cone Denim; 27 Levi Straus & Co; 28 Conclusion; References; 3 Denim Recycling; Abstract; 1 The Denim Background; 1.1 History of Blue Jeans; 1.2 Interesting Facts About Blue Jeans; 1.3 Soft Value of Denim Jeans; 1.4 Social and Cultural Value of Denim Jeans; 1.5 Individualistic Intimacy of Blue Jeans; 1.6 Life Cycle of Denim Jeans; 2 Problems with Textile Waste-Denim Waste and Associated Issues; 2.1 Types of Waste; 2.2 Denim Waste and Associated Issues; 2.3 Indigo Dyes; 2.4 Dyeing Pollution-Savar, Bangladesh.
  • 2.5 Pollution in Xintang, South West China2.6 Problems Associated with Waste Management; 3 Reuse and Recycling of Denim-Technology of Denim Recycling; 3.1 Source of Denim Waste; 3.2 Repurpose and Reuse Denim Jeans; 3.3 Upcycling of Denim Jeans; 3.4 Constraints in Denim Jean Recycling; 3.5 Mechanical Recycling of Denim Jeans; 3.6 Chemical Recycling in Denim Manufacturing Process; 4 Economics of Denim Recycling; 4.1 Efforts for a Circular Economy; 4.2 Evaluation of Jeans for Sustainability; 4.3 GSTAR-RAW Project; 4.4 Iris Industries-Denimite.

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