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ClearImpact of Chitosan Pretreatment to Reduce Microfibers Released From Synthetic Garments During Laundering
Researchers found that pre-treating synthetic garments with chitosan—a natural biopolymer—before washing significantly reduced the number of microfibers released during laundering. Since washing synthetic clothes is one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution in waterways, chitosan treatment could be a practical way to reduce this contamination at the source.
Design of Chitosan-Polyester Composites to Reduce Particulate Contamination of Washing Wastewater
Researchers modified polyester fabrics with chitosan biopolymer coatings to reduce the amount of microplastic fibers shed during washing. Chitosan-treated fabrics released significantly fewer fiber particles, offering a practical approach to reducing microplastic pollution from laundry — a major source of aquatic microfiber contamination.
Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments from washing synthetic textiles
Washing synthetic textiles releases microplastic fibers into wastewater, and this study reviewed the scale of the problem and explored strategies to reduce emissions at the washing machine, garment design, and wastewater treatment levels. Textile laundering is considered one of the largest sources of microplastic fiber pollution reaching aquatic environments.
Synthetic Textiles and Microplastics
This review examines how synthetic textiles shed microfibers during washing and drying, covering the mechanisms of release, the environmental fate of microfibers in aquatic systems, and strategies for reducing microplastic pollution from the fashion and textile industry.
Pectin based finishing to mitigate the impact of microplastics released by polyamide fabrics
Researchers developed a pectin-based finishing treatment for polyamide fabrics that reduced microfibre shedding during washing by approximately 90%, using glycidyl methacrylate-modified pectin grafted directly onto the fabric surface. Post-wash analysis confirmed the treated fabrics showed promising resistance to repeated washing cycles.
Microplastics in Wastewater by Washing Polyester Fabrics
Researchers investigated microplastic fiber release from polyester fabrics during washing, characterizing the quantity and types of microplastics generated and their potential pathway into wastewater systems as a significant source of environmental microplastic pollution.
Reducing microplastic fiber shedding from hand-washed polyester
Researchers investigated microplastic fiber shedding from hand-washed polyester fabric, addressing a gap since most prior studies focused on machine laundering despite the majority of global garment washing being done by hand. They tested coating-based mitigation strategies and found effective approaches for reducing fiber release during hand washing. The study demonstrates that hand-washing conditions and mitigation techniques deserve specific attention in efforts to reduce textile-derived microplastic pollution.
Utilization of chitosan as a natural coagulant for polyethylene microplastic removal
Scientists tested chitosan, a natural material derived from shellfish, as an eco-friendly way to remove polyethylene microplastics from water. Under the best conditions (pH 6.0 with 100 mg/L of chitosan), the treatment removed 81.5% of microplastics, offering a promising and environmentally safe approach to cleaning microplastic-contaminated water.
Assessment of microplastics release from polyester fabrics: The impact of different washing conditions
Researchers assessed microplastic fiber release from polyester and polyamide fabrics during simulated washing, finding that fabric construction, fiber type, and washing conditions all influenced the quantity of fibers released. The study provides data to help quantify the contribution of laundry to microplastic emissions in wastewater.
Laundry Care Regimes: Do the Practices of Keeping Clothes Clean Have Different Environmental Impacts Based on the Fibre Content?
This study examined how different textile fiber contents influence the environmental impacts of clothing care, finding that synthetic fiber garments generate more microplastic shedding during washing while natural fibers have other environmental trade-offs. Laundry care choices and fiber content both affect how much microplastic pollution is released into wastewater from household textile washing.
Influence of Cross-Linkers on the Wash Resistance of Chitosan-Functionalized Polyester Fabrics
Researchers evaluated how different cross-linkers affect the wash resistance of chitosan-functionalized polyester textiles, finding that cross-linker chemistry determines how well the antimicrobial chitosan coating withstands repeated laundering.
Designing out microplastic pollution released from textiles and apparel during laundering
This study explored source-directed design and manufacturing interventions to reduce microplastic fiber release from synthetic textiles during washing, using standardized wash tests to quantify shedding from fabric surfaces and edges. Structural fabric design modifications were identified as effective strategies to reduce microplastic fiber shedding at the point of manufacture.
Microplastic pollution from synthetic textiles:quantitative evaluation and mitigation strategies
This thesis quantified microplastic pollution from synthetic textiles, finding that washing processes account for about 35% of primary microplastic release into marine environments, and evaluated mitigation strategies including laundry filters and fabric treatments. Synthetic textile washing is one of the most significant and widespread sources of microfiber contamination globally.
Liquidlike, Low‐Friction Polymer Brushes for Microfibre Release Prevention from Textiles
Researchers developed a polymer brush coating strategy that practically eliminates microfiber release from synthetic textiles during washing. The study demonstrates that applying liquid-like, low-friction coatings to fibers significantly reduces the mechanical abrasion that causes millions of microplastic fibers to shed into wastewater.
Optimisation of Chitosan as A Natural Flocculant for Microplastic Remediation
Laboratory tests found that chitosan — a natural, biodegradable material derived from shellfish — can remove 68.3% of microplastics from water using a coagulation-flocculation process, with an optimal concentration of 30 ppm. Higher chitosan doses increased organic matter in the water (COD and BOD), suggesting a trade-off between microplastic removal efficiency and water quality parameters. Chitosan offers a promising eco-friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals for treating microplastic-contaminated water.
Evaluation of microplastic release caused by textile washing processes of synthetic fabrics
This study evaluated microplastic fiber release caused by washing synthetic fabrics, finding that washing processes generate substantial quantities of microfibers and that fabric construction affects release rates, with implications for filtering strategies.
Fibras Têxteis Sintéticas E a Liberação De Microplásticos: Uma Revisão
This review synthesizes published research on the release of microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles during domestic laundering, examining the mechanisms, quantities, and environmental fate of fiber shedding into waterways and the resulting risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health.
Microplastic pollution from textiles: A literature review
This review examines the current state of knowledge on microplastic pollution, focusing specifically on synthetic microfibre shedding from textiles during washing and the significance of this source for marine and freshwater contamination.
Quantifying shedding of synthetic fibers from textiles; a source of microplastics released into the environment
Researchers quantified the shedding of synthetic fibers from textiles during simulated washing, finding that fabric type, age, and wash conditions significantly affected fiber release, and establishing a quantitative basis for estimating textile-derived microplastic inputs.
A review on microplastic emission from textile materials and its reduction techniques
Researchers reviewed how synthetic textile fibers — tiny plastic threads released from clothes during washing, drying, and wearing — are a major source of microplastic pollution, entering waterways and food chains through seafood, salt, and drinking water. They identify fabric type, detergent, and washing conditions as key factors affecting fiber release, and propose textile finishing and regulatory strategies to reduce emissions.
Microfibers from synthetic textiles as a major source of microplastics in the environment: A review
This review examines how synthetic textile garments release thousands of microplastic fibers during each wash cycle, making laundry a major source of microplastic pollution. Even though wastewater treatment plants capture most fibers, billions still escape into waterways each day because the incoming volume is so enormous. These fibers end up in rivers, oceans, and soil, where they can be consumed by aquatic life and eventually reach humans through the food chain.
The contribution of washing processes of synthetic clothes to microplastic pollution
Real-scale wash trials of synthetic commercial garments measured microfiber release per wash, finding that release varied significantly with textile type, structure, and age, with some items releasing over 700,000 fibers per wash. The study quantifies the contribution of synthetic textile washing to microplastic pollution and identifies fiber characteristics that govern release rates.
Synergistic removal of microplastic fibres using hybrid pre-treatment: evaluation of Chitosan as a green coagulant
Researchers evaluated the capacity of existing water treatment pre-treatment methods to remove microplastic fibers and investigated chitosan — a low-molecular-weight, 75-85% deacetylated green coagulant — as an alternative to conventional chemical coagulants. The study assessed a hybrid pre-treatment approach, finding synergistic microplastic fiber removal efficiency when chitosan was combined with existing processes.
Characterization of microfibers released from chemically modified polyester fabrics — A step towards mitigation
This study characterized microfibers released from chemically modified polyester fabrics during abrasion, finding that surface treatments altered fiber release rates and morphology. The results inform strategies to reduce microfiber pollution from synthetic textiles at the manufacturing and use stages.