THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND MODERN APPROACHES TO TEXTILE WASTE RECYCLING: A REVIEW OF RESOURCE-EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES
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Textile waste, fiber regeneration, cotton waste, wool waste, recycling technologies, circular economy, sustainability, nonwoven materials.Abstract
The increasing volume of textile waste generated by textile manufacturing and consumer activities has become a significant environmental and economic challenge worldwide. The textile industry produces substantial amounts of cotton, wool, synthetic, and blended fiber waste during spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and garment manufacturing processes. This study reviews the theoretical foundations of textile waste recycling and evaluates modern resource-efficient technologies for waste utilization. The classification, characteristics, and recycling potential of textile waste are analyzed based on scientific literature and industrial practices. Particular attention is given to cotton and wool waste processing technologies, including mechanical fiber regeneration, ultrasonic cleaning, hydrodynamic washing, thermal-moisture treatment, and advanced impurity removal systems. The analysis demonstrates that textile waste contains a considerable proportion of recoverable fibers suitable for producing yarns, nonwoven materials, insulation products, and technical textiles. The findings indicate that improved recycling technologies can significantly reduce environmental impacts, decrease raw material consumption, and enhance the sustainability of textile production systems.
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