Essays about: "Textile Design Methods"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words Textile Design Methods.

  1. 1. Investigation on the natural indigo dye for cotton fabric by using supercritical carbon dioxide

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

    Author : Ryoi Takamatsu; [2023]
    Keywords : Dyeing; supercritical carbon dioxide; indigo; cotton; eco-friendly; textile;

    Abstract : Concerns about the environmental impact of the textile industry are increasing, and there is an urgent need to develop and implement sustainable technologies. In particular, the environmental impact of dyeing, which emits a large amount of wastewater and chemicals, is one production process that needs to be resolved. READ MORE

  3. 2. Greening the thread : A comparative study of design processes to reduce microplastic shedding in Swedish textile companies

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

    Author : Stina Victorsson; Sonya Reynolds; [2023]
    Keywords : The textile industry; Sustainability; Microplastic shedding; Sustainable design processes; Triple bottom line; Circular economy; Swedish textile companies;

    Abstract : Purpose – This study aims to gain an increased understanding of how textile companies perceive opportunities and challenges in reducing microplastic shedding in the design process. Specifically, the thesis compares and analyses two distinct textile companies with diverse business approaches. READ MORE

  4. 3. Managing the implementation of sustainable polyurethane (PU) coating for functional wear

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

    Author : Zarin Tasnime; Christine Buckley; [2023]
    Keywords : PU coating; Water resistance; Sustainability; Textile management; Key factors;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore the practical implementation of a commercially available sustainable alternative to conventional polyurethane (PU) textile coating for functional outerwear garments with protection from rain and snow. In addition, this study will identify the key consideration areas which should be taken into account during the managerial decision-making process of implementing the sustainable PU coating. READ MORE

  5. 4. Motivating Generosity - Investigating Persuasive Strategies for Increasing Clothing Donations to Charitable Causes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Hannes Bjurström; Arvid Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Persuasive Technology; Behavior Model; User Centered Design; Motivation; Encouraging Donation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Today, the textile industry in Sweden is responsible for up to 1800 tons of textile waste per year, a poor use of resources that results in a negative environmental impact. Additionally, with the rise of fast fashion, which is characterized by rapid trend circulation and a clothing production that matches, clothes are discarded at a higher rate than ever before. READ MORE

  6. 5. Earth resources – a factor of time : A comparison between cotton and viscose

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Åsa Strandberg; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; LCIA; environmental impact; resources; land use; forest; yield; harvest; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Consumption continues to grow, while warnings persist about the fact that more isbeing consumed than the Earth is capable of yielding. This growth in consumption isclearly exemplified in the textile industry, which doubled global fibre productionbetween the years 2000 and 2020, while the population growth was 27% (The WorldBank, 2022). READ MORE