Essays about: "Polyester"

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  1. 21. The applicability of agricultural fibres in industrial cleaning cloths : in the aspects of processability and sustainability

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Liv Walker; Karin Essén; [2020]
    Keywords : Nonwoven; Industrial cleaning cloth; Agricultural fibres; Bast fibres; Polyester; Single-use; Nonwoven; Industriella rengöringsdukar; Naturliga fibrer; Bastfibrer; Polyester; Engångsartiklar;

    Abstract : This study has its background in the EU directive, the ‘Single-Use Plastics Directive’. The directive was initiated due to the environmental impacts that the oceans suffer due to plastic waste. The directive presents the most common single-use products found as waste in the oceans, including wipes and cloths. READ MORE

  3. 22. Methods for Removing Colour from Polyester and Cotton Blended Textile Waste

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    Author : Adina Löthwall; Hedvig Magnusson; [2020]
    Keywords : Recycle; textile waste; polyester; cotton; colour; dyeing; decolouration;

    Abstract : The textile industry is developing at a fast pace, and is constantly changing. It is constantly evolving new methods for recycling and further research is important for future needs. The ability to recycle a textile blended material is a step towards a more sustainable industry. READ MORE

  4. 23. Shielding effect to the flammable fibres offered by inherently flame retardant fibres

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jasra Khan; [2019]
    Keywords : Inherently flame retardant fibres; flammable fibres; Flame; Non-woven fabric; knitted fabric;

    Abstract :  Flame retardant chemicals were used to make flammable fibres or fabrics flame retardant. Flame retardants protect the flammable material from fire by delaying or preventing the ignition process. The problem with flame retardants is unreliable durability when applied physically or bonded chemically on the surface of the fibre or fabric. READ MORE

  5. 24. Supercritical carbon dioxide as a green media for simultaneous dyeing and functionalisation : A study on disperse dyeing and silicone functionalisation for water repellency of polyester fabric

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Anika Schulz; [2019]
    Keywords : Dyeing; supercritical carbon dioxide; silicone; water repellent; polyester; eco-friendly; technology; functionalisation; textiles; hydrophobic;

    Abstract : Textile processing methods such as conventional exhaustion dyeing, pre-treatments and printing consume high amounts of water and use partly toxic and hazardous chemicals which are non-degradable. These chemicals (e.g. READ MORE

  6. 25. Washing and drying reusable sanitary pads

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Fanny Sundberg; Max Anderhell; [2019]
    Keywords : Reusable sanitary pad; microbial activity; handwashing; drying; Återanvändningsbar binda; mikrobiell aktivitet; handtvätt; torkning;

    Abstract : Period poverty is a problem mainly found in places characterized by poverty. The lack of means for women and girls to properly handle their menstruation is the essence of the problem. With a lack of both quantity and quality regarding water often being an issue in such places, the hygiene is a constant challenge. READ MORE