Before spinning, natural fibres require carding to clean and parallel align the fibres. This process facilitates the creation of threads, and the quality of the thread is enhanced by longer fibres, resulting in finer and more durable threads.…
Welcome to our textile series! Throughout eight steps, we’ll provide you with comprehensive knowledge about textiles, starting from the source of raw materials and leading up to the processes involved in clothing recycling. Additionally, we’ll delve into the various challenges …
Plastic production has exploded since the 1950s. We produced about 1.5 million tonnes back then. In …
Yes, the fact is that most of your clothes contain “plastic”. Look at the label and what it says: polyester, nylon, lycra, elastane, and acrylic. These are common materials in our clothes and are usually called synthetic fibres. Synthetic fibres …
What’s really hanging in your closet? What are your clothes made of, and how do they affect the environment? Time for a short “what to wear” education.
Synthetic fibres are fibres that are manufactured artificially
