Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textile Manufacturing presents the latest technical information about innovative natural and synthetic materials, helping the reader to produce sustainable fibers and fabrics for textile applications. With a particular focus on apparel manufacturing, different applications of sustainable fibers are explored, along with processing techniques and details of the material properties. New research investigating non-traditional sources of fiber such as lotus, orange, milk, seaweed, corn and mushroom are all presented, providing a uniquely comprehensive resource. Drawing on work by contributors from a variety of fields and roles in industry and academia, this book shares solutions and new perspectives on this interdisciplinary topic to drive new innovation and discovery. Shares a wealth of valuable data and results from research into sustainable cellulosic, lingo-cellulosic and protein fibers Includes full technical descriptions of newly explored sustainable fibers, including chemical structures and structural properties Presents a strong focus on improving sustainability of the industry through practical measures spanning disciplinary boundaries to address this complex issue INDICE: 1. Traditional Fibres for Fashion and Textiles and Associated Problems2. Introduction to Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textiles3. Organic Cotton and BCI Certified Cotton Fibres4. Hemp, Flax and other Plant Fibres5. Seaweed Fibre6. Lotus and Banana Fibre7. Corn and Mushroom Fibres8. Sustainable Protein Fibres9. Regenerated Synthetic Fibres10. Sustainable Polyester and Polycaprolactam Fibres11. Orange Fibres from Orange Peels12. Coffee Fibres from Coffee Waste13. Recycled Fibres from Polyester and Nylon Waste14. Composites Derived from Biodegradable Wastes15. Organisations and Certifications Relating to Sustainable Fibres16. Challenges and Future Directions of Sustainable Fibres
- ISBN: 978-0-12-824052-6
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés