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Muhammad Babar RamzanSajida IkramSheheryar Mohsin QureshiMuhammad Waqas IqbalMuhammad Qamar Khan
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Textile materials and evaluationsDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersColor perception and designArticleMuhammad Babar Ramzan 1 , Sajida Ikram 1, Sheheryar Mohsin Qureshi 2,* , Muhammad Waqas Iqbal 1 and Muhammad Qamar Khan 1,*1 School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan;babar_ramzan@yahoo.com (M.B.R.); sajidaikram03@gmail.com (S.I.)2 School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland,Paisley PA1 2BE, UKCorrespondence: sheheryar.qureshi@uws.ac.uk (S.M.Q.); drqamar@ntu.edu.pk (M.Q.K.)AbstractThis study investigates the effects of waste for value addition in form of use of textile wasteto comfortable and durable garments based on blending recycled cotton fibers extractedfrom spinning, weaving, and cutting waste with virgin cotton in different ratios of 70:30,80:20, and 90:10 to produce yarns of 22/1 count, which are used to develop single jerseyknitted T-Shirt, examining key properties such as mechanical and thermos-physiologicalproperties. Grey fabric (unprocessed fabric) with a higher virgin cotton content and fromspinning waste exhibited superior bursting strength, overall moisture management capacity,and thermal conductivity. In contrast, air permeability and water vapor permeability werehighest in fabric made with weaving waste. After scouring and bleaching, the finishedfabric (processed fabric) was compared with the grey fabrics. The results demonstratethat the finished fabric has slightly reduced bursting strength, water vapor permeability,and moisture management capacity while significantly enhancing air permeability andmaintaining thermal conductivity. T-shirt properties were evaluated across various blendratios and waste types over multiple washing cycles. Overall, the study demonstrates thatrecycled cotton fibers, particularly those from spinning waste, can be successfully producedinto high-performance knitted t-shirts, offering a sustainable alternative to fully virgincotton products without compromising performance significantly.Keywords: pre-consumer waste; recycled fibers; mechanical properties; thermos-physiological properties; sustainable textile production
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PublishedAug 8, 2025
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