Essays about: "textiles"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 273 essays containing the word textiles.

1. 1. Arvegods

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

   Author : Anna Andersson; [2024]
   Keywords : Design; Armchair; Sustainable design; Locally-sourced resources; Handwoven linen fabrics; Repurposing; Personal narratives; Heritage; Sustainable practices.; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Arvegods armchair which has its roots in the sustainable design tradition, is a journey through the eternal appeal of locally sourced materials. Bringing inspiration from the enduring bonds we create with treasured items, the user incorporate handcrafted linen textiles that evoke sentiments of love and workmanship from generations. READ MORE

3. 2. Techno-Economic Analysis of Dye Separation in Textile Recycling

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : David Lundberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Dye; Membrane filtration; Electrocoagulation; Techno-economic analysis; Pre-feasibility study; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study determines the technical and economic feasibility of separating dye from a process filtrate in industrial textile recycling using electrocoagulation or sequences of membrane filtration with microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The lower requirements for treating this stream, compared to previously researched dyehouse effluents, left treatments not good enough for dyehouses viable for this process filtrate. READ MORE

4. 3. #ReFashionNow: Investigating the Nexus Between Corporate Social Responsibility Discourse and the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Frida Månsson; [2024]
   Keywords : Textile industry; Corporate social responsibility; European Union; Critical frame analysis; Discourse; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the intertwining of corporate social responsibility (CSR) discourse and the European Union's strategy for sustainable and circular textiles through a single case study and critical frame analysis (CFA). By doing this, concurring discourse between corporations and the institutions aimed at governing them can be problematised. READ MORE

5. 4. A PILOT STUDY ON STAIN REDUCTION Effects of Stains, Cleaning Agents, and Cleaning Methods on Polyester Textiles

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

   Author : Karin Hindborg; [2023-08-28]
   Keywords : colour measurements; spot cleaning; suction table; tensile testing; textile con-servation;

   Abstract : The thesis was an experimental pilot study that investigated efficiency and effects of stains and cleaning agents on polyester textiles. A literature review and interviews with textile conservators were used to understand the degradation of polyester fibres and to find suit-able staining and cleaning agents to use in the experiments of the study. READ MORE

6. 5. Learning Embeddings for Fashion Images

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Datorseende

   Author : Simon Hermansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Computer Vision; Machine Learning; Image Retrieval; CLIP; Masked Autoencoders MAE ; Vision Transformers; Image Captioning; Price Prediction; AI for Fashion;

   Abstract : Today the process of sorting second-hand clothes and textiles is mostly manual. In this master’s thesis, methods for automating this process as well as improving the manual sorting process have been investigated. READ MORE