Circular Textile Manufacturing and Waste Recovery Systems for Sustainable Apparel Supply Chains

Textile waste remains a significant environmental issue in global apparel production systems, where large manufacturing volumes generate substantial fabric waste during garment processing. This study examines circular manufacturing approaches that reduce textile waste and improve material use within apparel supply chains. The analysis focuses on recycling practices, material recovery systems, and fabric reuse strategies applied in industrial production environments. A structured analytical approach evaluates how these systems influence waste generation and resource use across different production stages. The findings show that circular material systems reduce reliance on virgin raw materials and lower overall production waste. Recycling processes convert textile scraps into reusable fibers, while fabric reuse strategies extend material lifecycles within manufacturing operations. Waste recovery systems capture excess materials and redirect them into secondary use streams, which supports more efficient resource management. The study presents a Circular Textile Manufacturing and Waste Recovery System that integrates recycling infrastructure, material recovery processes, and supply chain coordination within a unified structure. This framework supports continuous material circulation and improves operational consistency in large-scale apparel production systems. The results offer practical guidance for applying circular manufacturing strategies in textile industries.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-04-13
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19559470
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Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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Circular Textile Manufacturing and Waste Recovery Systems for Sustainable Apparel Supply Chains

Moyeen Ahmed
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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Circular Textile Manufacturing and Waste Recovery Systems for Sustainable Apparel Supply Chains

Moyeen Ahmed
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Abstract

Textile waste remains a significant environmental issue in global apparel production systems, where large manufacturing volumes generate substantial fabric waste during garment processing. This study examines circular manufacturing approaches that reduce textile waste and improve material use within apparel supply chains. The analysis focuses on recycling practices, material recovery systems, and fabric reuse strategies applied in industrial production environments. A structured analytical approach evaluates how these systems influence waste generation and resource use across different production stages. The findings show that circular material systems reduce reliance on virgin raw materials and lower overall production waste. Recycling processes convert textile scraps into reusable fibers, while fabric reuse strategies extend material lifecycles within manufacturing operations. Waste recovery systems capture excess materials and redirect them into secondary use streams, which supports more efficient resource management. The study presents a Circular Textile Manufacturing and Waste Recovery System that integrates recycling infrastructure, material recovery processes, and supply chain coordination within a unified structure. This framework supports continuous material circulation and improves operational consistency in large-scale apparel production systems. The results offer practical guidance for applying circular manufacturing strategies in textile industries.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Preston University (US)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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