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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. Impact of Organic Solvent Treatments on Physical and Sensorial Properties of Knitted Fabrics.

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

   Author : Sara Isabel Zamora Lagos; [2023]
   Keywords : Innovation; Screen-printing; Knitted fabric; Polyester; Cotton; Organic Solvents; Cycle; Properties; Physical; Structure; Sensorial.;

   Abstract : Technologies that facilitate reusing and recycling printed textile products will contribute to achieving a circular textile industry. This project was done in collaboration with Vividye, a company developing a technology to create removable textile prints to be able to extend the lifespan of screen-printed textile products without affecting their quality. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Adoption barriers to circular product design in Turkey : A study of Istanbul textile manufacturing

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

   Author : Emma Nyström; Ella Eklind Magnusson; Klaudia Przybyszewska; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Circular product design; Turkish textile manufacturing; Istanbul; Barriers of circular product design;

   Abstract : The global unsustainable production and consumption patterns in the fashion and textile industry are a prevailing problem. With the rising trend of European brands reshoring their textile manufacturing and upcoming circular economy frameworks from the EU, the Turkish textile industry may face pressures to transform towards circularity in order to remain competitive. READ MORE

6. 5. Potential of decentralised blockchains for the digital product passport : Need for traceability and transparency in textile industries

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

   Author : Arafat Saleheen; Shafin Afrid; [2023]
   Keywords : Digital Product Passport; Blockchain Technology; Transparency; Traceability; Fashion and Textile Industry.;

   Abstract : Purpose: The study explores the integration of blockchain technology with Digital Product Passports (DPP) to facilitate information transparency to address industry-wide concerns. Methodology: This research employed a qualitative exploratory design, utilizing detailed semi-structured interviews with individuals involved in the relative field. READ MORE