Non-wearable clothing or other old textiles are taken to a reprocessing plant. About 7 % of the textiles collected are taken for reprocessing. The mills grade incoming material by material-type and color. The color sorting means no re-dying has to take place, saving energy, and pollutants. Initially the material is shredded into fibers then spun ready for reweaving or knitting. The new yarns can then be used to make new items.
Step 6: New Items Produced
The new fibers can be used to make new clothes, furnishings, blankets, towels and many more things.
22% will be used as filling for furniture, vehicle seats etc
12% will be used as industrial rags or wiping cloths.
9% are shoes, which can be reused.
Only 7% cannot be used again.
[Courtesy of: The Back Shop.]
Section I: Introduction
Section II: Present (YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN THIS SECTION)
Section III: Future
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