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Textile repurposing and sustainable garment design

BACKGROUND Occupying nearly 5% of all landfill space, textile waste (e.g., clothing, footwear, accessories, carpets, towels, bedding, drapery) has continued to make a negative impact on our environment. A variety of textile recycling methods have been developed that convert discarded textile fibers into raw materials (e.g., yarn, fibers, polymer chips)....

Published: 8/25/2023 | Inventor(s): Elizabeth Schrantz, Carissa Gabilheri, Lynae Dowdell, Mary Ruppert-Stroescu

Keywords(s): Engineering

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Material Science & Engr