Fibre capture in textile factories

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It retains process-issued fibers and manages filters and sludge safely.

Subject: Fashion and textilesContext: Fashion · Textiles · ClothingCost: mediumEffort: mediumLevel: recommendedStage: planning and operationMaturity: established
Principle of Captura de fibras en fábricas textiles
Operating principle

How it works

It retains process-issued fibers and manages filters and sludge safely.

The textile chain can reduce impacts by producing fewer surpluses, improving manufacturing and employment and extending the useful life of clothing.

When does it make sense?

  • The product and its supply chain are known
  • Practice preserves quality, use and safety
  • Total impacts and working conditions measured

How to apply it

  1. 1

    Delimit the measurement and measure the starting position.

  2. 2

    Apply the measure with competent personnel and check for site-specific risks.

  3. 3

    Follow results, maintain the solution and correct unwanted effects.

Potential benefits

Less textile waste

Longer life of garments

More responsible supply chain

Limitations and precautions

  • The benefit must be verified under the actual conditions of application.
  • A recycled fibre or label alone does not guarantee a sustainable product.
  • Transport, washing and increased consumption can cancel out part of the profit.

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