Effect of Reprocess on the Sustainability of T-Shirt Production

Selli F., Şen K., Kaya A., Erdoğan Ü. H.

TEKSTIL VE MUHENDIS, cilt.29, sa.126, ss.70-80, 2022 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 126
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.7216/1300759920222912604
  • Dergi Adı: TEKSTIL VE MUHENDIS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Compendex
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.70-80
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

 Additional processing steps in textile manufacturing such as reprocess in finishing department have severe unforeseen effects on sustainability. Here, we present a Life Cycle Assessment cradle-to-gate analysis of 100% cotton and 50% cotton/50% polyester T-shirts with and without reprocess. In the assessment, the functional unit is Medium (M) size short-sleeve polo necked Tshirt. Results showed that water footprint of fibre production, the global warming and abiotic depletion potential of the manufacturing step are the major factors that increase the environmental impacts. In 100% cotton T-shirt manufacturing, removing reprocess decreased the acidification, eutrophication potential, and water scarcity footprint. In the raw material (chemicals) step of cotton/polyester T-shirt production, the reprocess significantly increased the ozone layer depletion and abiotic depletion potential. Results suggest that reducing/eliminating reprocess in finishing department could decrease the environmental impact of apparel production by minimizing the use of chemicals, water, and energy