Even the best managed textile factories generate cutting and trimming waste materials during production. For medium and large textile units, these could aggregate to a large quantity every day.
Solutions to sustainably manage and utilize trimming waste could benefit the textile both from environmental and economic aspects.
How does it work?
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Sustainability benefitsSustainable management of trimming and cutting waste could significantly reduce textile waste, which would eventually end up in the landfills. |
Highlights/USPThe cutting stage of apparel production generates significant amounts of pre-consumer fabric wastage. If cutting can be simplified or improved, the waste can be reduced to a large extent. |
Stage of commercializationCommercialized |
Types of professionals who can improve the solutionTextile engineers, Waste management professionals, Textile designers
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Specifically relevant to any geography?Nil
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Decarbonization PotentialModerate
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Value ChainFabric dyeing and finishing , Apparel or accessories , |
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