Textile materials from polyester fibres are sensitive to washing, especially at higher
temperatures, due to their thermoplastic properties, hydrophobic nature and sensitivity to the …

The dominant type of polymer particles in water, sediment, and various organisms partly
derives from natural and synthetic fibres released in the washing process. Pollution of …

The threat of microplastic (MP) pollution to our ecosystem is well established. The presence
of natural, regenerated, and synthetic fragmented fibres (FF) and their abundance in …

Microfibres generated and released during the use and laundering of textiles have been
identified as an important source of environmental pollution. The quantity of microfibres …

With the pervasive consumption (currently> 65% of total market shares and steadily
increasing) of petroleum-derived synthetic textiles, the escalating concern of microfiber …

The existing research deals with the process of modifying polyester knitted fabrics and
polyester/cotton knitted fabrics with chitosan and the stability of functionalized surface with …

It is known that in recent years, major textile and apparel companies in the world have
shown a great tendency towards recycled clothing within the scope of sustainability and it …

Over the past decade, scientific research has shown the ubiquitous presence in the
environment of microplastic fibres released by textile products made of synthetic materials …

Textiles and Apparels being the dominant source of microfibers, it is important to understand
the various textile parameters like fibers, yarns, and fabric, with their structures, and …

This chapter details the mechanism of microfiber release from textiles and various
parameters that influences the microfiber release characteristics. The analysis results …