Abstract

This article highlights the possible origin, occurrence, and environmental pathways of microplastics (MPs) in the synthetic textile sector. It focused on comprehensive knowledge of the MP in industry, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach to addressing its extensive consequences. The emission of MPs during the production of textiles including spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, or finishing. It found that many small fragments, microfibres, sequins, buttons, foams, and other packaging materials made up of plastics such as polyester, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, polyacrylonitrile, polyethylene, and many more are weathered from large pieces of clothes and yarns by mechanical action or other degradation methods. In addition, several sources and processes of production that are accountable to MPs have been discussed in the synthetic textile industry. Finally, the effects of MPFs (microplastic fibres) on the environment and, more specifically, on humans were put forth.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.