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REDUCE TEXTILE MICROPLASTICS: Findings from an interdisciplinary research project

Textiles made of synthetic fibres such as polyester can emit the smallest fragments during production and washing. This also affects sports textiles, from running shirts to outdoor jackets. The partners of the TextileMission research project have set themselves the task of better understanding this environmental impact and helping to minimise it. Here is an overview of objectives, involved organisations and key research activities:

  • Causes of microplastics during household washing
  • Support of textile microplastics in sewage treatment plants
  • Estimation of fiber output from sportswear in Germany
  • Sustainability aspects of alternative fibre materials
  • Textile engineering research approaches

Scope: 47 pages
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