11, August 2025

A Green Threads Initiative to Advanced Textile Waste Valorisation

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-8; AUG-2025

Author(s): 1. M. Thogai Shri, 2. Dr. P. Karpagam, 3. R.Nava Dharsha

Authors Affiliations:

1Research Scholar, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, PSG College of Arts and Science

2Research Supervisor, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, PSG College of Arts and Science

3Research Scholar, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, PSG College of Arts and Science

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202508014     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202508014


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Abstract: Textile waste that is out of control underlines the need for creative solutions to sustainable behaviours by reusing the waste in the supply chain. India generates approximately 7.8 million tons of textile waste annually, making it one of the world's largest producers. Over 50% of this waste originates from post-consumer sources such as worn-out clothing, home textiles, and footwear. The growing prevalence of fast fashion and inadequate recycling infrastructure have exacerbated textile waste as an environmental challenge. This article focuses on the ways to reduce or upcycle textile waste, having the motto of reducing landfill. Growing awareness of environmental problems has led to a rise in consumer recycling of post-consumer product waste. Post-consumer textile waste has significant potential for recycling and reuse, but it is still a largely unexplored resource. One of our study's core values is upcycling, which focuses on turning textile waste into more valuable items. This reduces environmental impact, encourages the use of sustainable materials, and fosters creative design approaches that support the ideas of the circular economy.  
Keywords:  Down cycling, Textile waste, Upcycling.

Thogai Shri M., Karpagam P., Nava Dharsha R.  (2025); A Green Threads Initiative to Advanced Textile Waste Valorisation, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-8, Pp. 115-119.         Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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