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Textiles and textile products. Microplastics from textile sources
Summary
This study examines British and international standards related to microplastics from textile sources, covering characterization methods, testing protocols, and definitions relevant to quantifying textile-derived microplastic fiber release into the environment. The work relates to BSI Knowledge standards frameworks addressing the contribution of textile washing and wear to environmental microplastic contamination.
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