The influence of 3, 10 and 50 washing cycles on the properties of cotton fabric and cotton-
polyester blend in plain weave, was investigated in this study. In addition to the analysis of …

Textile and garments production involves a wide range of steps, beginning with the spinning
of fibers into yarn, then manufacturing to fabric and finally, adding value-enhancing …

Production and use of plastic products have drastically increased during the past decades
and their environmental impacts are increasingly spotlighted. At the same time, coarse wool …

The use of natural fibers as reinforcement in polymer composites has gained significant
attention due to their eco-friendly, and biodegradability. This study aims to extract and …

This project note presents preliminary findings from a PhD project looking into textile waste
from Norwegian households. 28 households collected textiles that they would have …

Textile dust released from hospital textiles is a considerable food source for pathogenic
microorganisms and can lead to infections and illness in patients and medical staff. In …

This research centered on enhancing the mechanical properties of sustainable composite
materials made from short flax fibers. Challenges associated with fiber–matrix adhesion and …

Due to changes in legislation, interest in hemp cultivation in the United States (US) has
grown in the past five years. Hemp is typically grown for fiber, seeds, or oil, creating …

In this report, we examine national, international and corporate strategies for sustainable
textiles to understand if and how they embrace the increased production volumes based on …

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to assess the effects of brand loyalty, perceived
quality and perceived price on purchase decisions among buyers in Ghana's textile industry …