Abstract
As environmental protection gains prominence, there is a growing demand for fabrics derived from recycled fibers. However, compared to fabrics made from natural fibers, their lower fabric strength and pilling resistance currently limit their widespread use. Furthermore, these recycled fabrics may have different drying properties than natural fab rics, which calls for the creation of new drying algorithms for tumble-drying machines. The drying performance of recycled textiles, their smoothness appearance and amount of fiber release during tumble drying were investigated in this study, along with their drying times and a novel drying algorithm designed especially for 100% recycled polyester t-shirts, with 50% time and energy efficiency. The results demonstrate that fabrics with equivalent thick ness may exhibit comparable drying durations and energy consumption levels, despite var iations in yarn count and fiber composition. Future research will examine the quality differences of t-shirts made from recycled cotton, polyester, and their blends after six wash ing and tumble-drying cycles. ARTICLE HISTORY Received 21 October 2025 Revised 10 February 2026 Accepted 10 February 2026 KEYWORDS Recycled cotton; recycled polyester; energy efficiency; fiber release; fabric smoothness; drying machine
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