Weaving Sustainability: Analyzing the Viability of Hemp and Recycled Cotton in Modern Textile
Hemp and recycled cotton as sustainable textile alternatives, focusing on their environmental benefits and exploring their use in creating durable and eco-friendly fabrics.In view of increasing demands on the textile sector to switch to environmentally friendly methods, sustainable materials are highly sought for. The sustainability of combining hemp fibers with recycled cotton for textile uses is examined in this study. In analyse, the mechanical, thermal, and colorimetric characteristics of hemp-recycled cotton blends to determine their suitability for a range of textile goods. These blends perform better than regular cotton textiles in terms of UV protection, breathability, and tensile strength. The blends are also a desirable choice for eco-friendly textile production due to their reduced environmental impact. The production of cotton helps significantly to trash generation, making the textile industry one of the biggest pollutants in the world. Waste from the production of textiles, pneumafil waste, is a major environmental problem. To produce sustainable textiles, this study explores the possibility of combining hemp fibers with recycled cotton made from pneumafil waste.
Authors
- S Dharshini
- Deepa Priya
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41417
- Primary Topic
- Crafts, Textile, and Design
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00