Color stripping of dyed textile waste

Key Points

• This research investigates effective methods for stripping color from dyed textiles to enhance recycling efforts.
• Assessed various color stripping techniques on post-consumer textile waste.
• Analyzed the efficacy of these methods in improving recyclability of dyed fabrics.
• Examined environmental implications and sustainability of proposed solutions.
• Achieved up to 85% color removal from dyed textiles using a specific stripping method.
• Demonstrated significant reduction in environmental pollutants associated with dye disposal.
• Identified viable pathways for reintroducing treated materials into the recycling stream.