Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 3319 - 3319
Published: April 8, 2025
With
the
continuous
growth
of
global
textile
and
apparel
industry,
coupled
with
increasing
demand
for
comfort
in
clothing,
use
spandex
blended
fabrics
has
become
increasingly
widespread.
Spandex,
a
high-elasticity
synthetic
fiber,
is
extensively
applied
medical
products.
However,
due
to
its
typically
low
content
textiles
complex
blending
other
fibers,
recycling
process
becomes
significantly
more
challenging.
This
review
focuses
on
utilization
waste
fabrics,
analyzing
importance
recovery
from
fabrics.
It
provides
an
overview
existing
technologies
textiles,
discussing
advantages
disadvantages
physical,
chemical,
combined
methods.
emphasizes
that
physical
dissolution
method,
simplicity,
efficiency,
cost,
currently
preferred
strategy
spandex-blended
Finally,
this
outlines
pathways
reusing
after
dissolution,
offering
new
insights
enhancing
added
value
regenerated
materials
promoting
green
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(12), P. 6857 - 6885
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Amongst
all
synthetic
polymers
used
in
the
clothing
industry,
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
is
most
widely
polyester,
its
fibres
representing
half
total
PET
global
market
(in
comparison
bottle
being
less
than
a
third).
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(27)
Published: July 3, 2024
Globally,
less
than
0.5%
of
postconsumer
textile
waste
is
recycled,
with
the
majority
incinerated
or
ending
up
in
landfills.
Most
textiles
are
mixed
fibers,
complicating
mechanical
recycling
due
to
material
blends
and
contaminants.
Here,
we
demonstrate
chemical
conversion
using
microwave-assisted
glycolysis
over
a
ZnO
catalyst
followed
by
solvent
dissolution.
This
approach
electrifies
process
heat
while
allowing
rapid
depolymerization
polyester
spandex
their
monomers
15
minutes.
A
simple
dissolution
enables
separation
cotton
nylon.
We
assess
quality
all
components
through
extensive
characterization,
discuss
potential
for
sustainable
recycling,
provide
techno-economic
analysis
economic
feasibility
process.
Cleaner Engineering and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. 100744 - 100744
Published: April 1, 2024
Post-consumer
garments
(PCG)
wastes
pose
a
significant
concern
in
the
textile
value
chain,
primarily
due
to
their
environmental
impact.
Over
last
few
decades,
recycling
of
PCG
has
garnered
substantial
attention
from
industrialists
and
researchers.
This
manuscript
provides
comprehensive
review
progress
reusing
over
15
years.
A
bibliometric
analysis
is
presented
Scopus
data
2010
February
2024
using
various
statistical
tools.
The
aim
present
existing
challenges
prospects
PCG,
including
increased
demand
for
recycling,
advanced
technologies,
reusing,
circular
economy
initiatives,
socio-economic
advantages,
bioenergy
production,
stringent
regulations,
new
business
opportunities.
Cutting-edge
techniques
are
presented,
pyrolysis
waste
generate
bio-oil
fabrication
nanofibers
enhanced
filtration
protective
clothes.
Additionally,
production
thermal-insulating
high-performance
cloth
mentioned.
Challenges,
such
as
contamination
medical
waste,
complexity
lack
infrastructure,
reduced
economic
viability,
declining
end
product
quality,
addressed.
Guidelines
tackle
include
proper
segregation,
identification,
disinfection
overcome
issues.
article
credible
resource
industry
experts,
academicians,
engineers
interested
promoting
garment
assist
accomplishing
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs).
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 628 - 628
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
growing
environmental
impact
of
textile
waste,
fueled
by
the
rapid
rise
in
global
fiber
production,
underscores
urgent
need
for
sustainable
end-of-life
solutions.
This
review
explores
cutting-edge
pathways
waste
management,
spotlighting
innovations
that
reduce
reliance
on
incineration
and
landfilling
while
driving
material
circularity.
It
highlights
advancements
collection,
sorting,
pretreatment
technologies,
as
well
both
established
emerging
recycling
methods.
Smart
collection
systems
utilizing
tags
sensors
show
great
promise
streamlining
logistics
automating
pick-up
routes
transactions.
For
automated
technologies
like
near-infrared
hyperspectral
imaging
lead
way
accurate
scalable
separation.
Automated
disassembly
techniques
are
effective
at
removing
problematic
elements,
though
other
pretreatments,
such
color
finish
removal,
still
to
be
customized
specific
streams.
Mechanical
is
ideal
textiles
with
strong
mechanical
properties
but
has
limitations,
particularly
blended
fabrics,
cannot
repeated
endlessly.
Polymer
recycling-through
melting
or
dissolving
polymers-produces
higher-quality
recycled
materials
comes
high
energy
solvent
demands.
Chemical
recycling,
especially
solvolysis
pyrolysis,
excels
breaking
down
synthetic
polymers
polyester,
potential
yield
virgin-quality
monomers.
Meanwhile,
biological
methods,
their
infancy,
natural
fibers
cotton
wool.
When
methods
not
viable,
gasification
can
used
convert
into
synthesis
gas.
concludes
future
hinges
integrating
sorting
advancing
solvent-based
chemical
technologies.
These
innovations,
supported
eco-design
principles,
progressive
policies,
industry
collaboration,
essential
building
a
resilient,
circular
economy.
SPE Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
The
textile
industry
has
long
been
a
cornerstone
of
the
global
economy,
but
its
environmental
impact
come
under
scrutiny,
particularly
with
rise
fast
fashion
driven
by
rapid
population
growth
and
short‐term
trends.
industry's
current
linear
economy
model,
which
prioritizes
constant
production
disposal,
exacerbates
footprint.
To
address
these
issues,
circular
(CE)
model
emerged,
emphasizing
principles
“reduce,
reuse,
recycle”
to
extend
product
life
cycles,
transform
waste
into
wealth
such
as
recycled
yarn,
regenerated
fibers,
biofilms,
biodegradable
composites,
biofuels
so
on,
minimize
impact.
Implementation
CE
in
aligns
UN's
sustainable
development
goals,
aims
water,
resources,
energy
consumption,
accelerate
economic
growth,
promote
responsible
consumption
production.
This
article
explores
how
transitioning
could
mitigate
damage
while
influencing
growth.
Furthermore,
internet
things
(IoT)
(Internet
things)
can
be
contributed
initiatives
providing
transparent
traceability
along
whole
supply
chain.
review
begins
examining
drawbacks
then
highlights
benefits
CE.
discussion
includes
management
strategies,
special
focus
on
recycling
techniques
not
only
end
products
also
across
various
process
sections
industry,
promoting
application
fiber.
Additionally,
it
approaches
like
resale,
repurposing,
rental.
paper
addresses
from
adaptation
supported
industry‐specific
data.
shows
connection
goals
(SDGs)
effects
consumer
behavior
potential
risks
associated
adopting
are
crucial
for
successful
implementation.
Highlights
worsens
through
wasteful
Circular
extends
life,
transforming
valuable
resources.
supports
UN
SDGs
reducing
energy,
IoT
aids
ensuring
chain
textiles.
focuses
CE's
benefits,
management.
Current Research in Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100225 - 100225
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
disposal
of
textile
waste
has
become
a
growing
issue
worldwide.
rising
consumption
clothing
and
materials
resulted
in
high
generation.
This
could
adversely
impact
environmental
health,
including
humans,
animals
plants.
three
recycling
methods
can
be
divided
into
mechanical,
chemical,
biological
processes.
There
been
focus
on
mechanical
chemical
processes,
pyrolysis,
enzymatic
hydrolysis,
recycling,
microbial
engineering,
this
study
reviews
the
important
parameters
that
affect
performance
are
significant
for
success
process.
To
reach
zero-waste
goal,
converting
value-added
bioproducts
necessary
steps.
present
review
addresses
current
status
strategies,
valorisation
processes
products
like
biofuels,
bioplastics,
others
sustainable
materials.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 6206 - 6206
Published: July 20, 2024
The
growing
textile
industry
is
polluting
the
environment
and
producing
waste
at
an
alarming
rate.
wasteful
consumption
of
fast
fashion
has
made
problem
worse.
management
textiles
been
ineffective.
Spurred
by
urgency
reducing
environmental
footprint
textiles,
this
review
examines
advances
challenges
to
separate
important
constituents
such
as
cotton
(which
mostly
cellulose),
polyester
(polyethylene
terephthalate),
elastane,
also
known
spandex
(polyurethane),
from
blended
textiles.
Once
separated,
individual
fiber
types
can
meet
demand
for
sustainable
strategies
in
recycling.
concepts
mechanical,
chemical,
biological
recycling
are
introduced
first.
Blended
or
mixed
pose
mechanical
which
cannot
fibers
blend.
However,
separation
blends
be
achieved
molecular
recycling,
i.e.,
selectively
dissolving
depolymerizing
specific
polymers
Specifically,
through
dissolution,
acidic
hydrolysis,
acid-catalyzed
hydrothermal
treatment,
enzymatic
hydrolysis
discussed
here,
followed
elastane
other
selective
degradation
dissolution
elastane.
information
synthesized
analyzed
assist
stakeholders
sectors
mapping
out
achieving
practices
promoting
shift
towards
a
circular
economy.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(2), P. 299 - 299
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
The
textile
industry’s
rapid
growth
and
reliance
on
synthetic
fibres
have
generated
significant
environmental
pollution,
highlighting
the
urgent
need
for
sustainable
waste
management
practices.
Chemical
recycling
offers
a
promising
pathway
to
reduce
by
converting
used
into
valuable
raw
materials,
yet
technical
challenges
remain
due
complex
compositions
of
waste,
such
as
dyes,
additives,
blended
fabrics.
