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An Accelerator Knowledge Transfer (AKT) Funded Project<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Feasibility Study: <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Quantification of Airborne Fibre Fragment Emissions from Textile Surface Abrasion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fibre fragments, commonly known as microfibres are an under-researched environmental impact caused by the fashion and textile industries.<\/strong><\/h3>

Fibres are released through fragmentation in air, water and soil environments, with high levels of loss occurring during the manufacturing process and consumer use of textiles.<\/p>

This project addresses key challenges facing\u00a0sustainable manufacturing and design interventions for circularity.\u00a0<\/b>Data generated from testing using an industry-standard test method will empower brands to be able to choose fabrics which shed less,\u00a0driving future innovative advancements in textile manufacturing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) have pioneered an industry recognised test method for fibre loss quantification during laundry, however, there remains a critical gap in the knowledge<\/strong> of fibre fragment loss in air<\/strong>.<\/p>

TMC have evidenced an industry need for the development of such a test and are working with their signatories to gather momentum across the industry. The AKT funding will enable TMC to address a critical industry need whilst supporting the sector\u2019s transition towards scalable circular solutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This project addresses key challenges facing sustainable manufacturing and design interventions for circularity<\/strong>. Fibre fragmentation contributes significantly as a barrier to the sector meeting circularity targets in 2050 and remains a critical need to drive innovative action and collaboration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The key innovation generated by the AKT will be the development of an effective test method for the quantification of microfibre emissions to air during abrasion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Data generated from testing using an industry-standard test method, will empower brands to choose fabrics which shed less throughout different stages of their lifecycle, driving future innovative advancements in textile manufacturing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The project has received a further \u00a310k of internal IP and commercialisation funding for a further 5 months of work to take place. Two <\/span>part-time research assistants are working in the lab. One in environmental science and the other in product design as well as Principal Investigator Alana James. <\/span><\/p>

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An Accelerator Knowledge Transfer (AKT) Funded Project Feasibility Study: Quantification of Airborne Fibre Fragment Emissions from Textile Surface Abrasion In collaboration with: Fibre fragments, commonly known as microfibres are an under-researched environmental impact caused by the fashion and textile industries. 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