Textile Recycling Technologies, Colouring and Finishing Methods

Short-term
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Development of automated sorting technologies and systems.
 Short to Medium term.

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Expansion and improvement of polyester recycling operations, owing to its large share in 
global fibre production and consumption in textiles. 
Short to Long-term
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Continued support in the development of fibre-to-fibre cotton, cellulosic, and polycotton 
blend recycling technologies 
Short to Medium-term
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Development of separation and recycling of fibres blends, or processes that can incorporate 
blends i.e. nylon/elastane, cotton/elastane etc. 
Medium to Long-term
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Evaluation of how hazardous chemicals can be eliminated in textile processing operations, 
and where emerging methods or materials can be scaled up and implemented (enzymes, bio-
based precursors etc.). 
Medium to Long-term
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Traceability of chemicals used in textile processing, understanding of impacts during usage 
(human exposure, washing/drying), and characterization in how they may interfere with 
recycling processes. The monitoring of environmental impacts and efficiencies of new 
recycling technologies adopted is also necessary. 
Long term
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS 
apparel: 
products made from fabrics, designed to be worn (i.e. clothing, shoes, accessories).