Textile Sourcebook, Sustainability Trends
Postconsumer textile waste includes apparel and household fabrics like shirts, towels, and rugs. With approximately 85 percent of all postconsumer textile waste in landfills today, end-users and manufacturers are taking action, with education and machinery leading the way. Companies are producing a wide range of postconsumer products, from luggage to sneakers, denim, and contract-grade fabrics.