Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Tekstil ve Muhendis, cilt.29, sa.126, ss.70-80, 2022 (Scopus, TRDizin)
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 T-shirt. 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