Collecting, sorting, cutting and turning textile waste back into fibre.
From collection and sorting to cutting, opening and baling: the stages of a mechanical textile recycling line and the core equipment each stage requires.
How mechanical and chemical textile recycling differ, which fibres suit each route, and where cutting and size reduction fit into both processes. A side-by-side look.
Why abrasion, knife wear and entanglement occur when cutting carpet yarn, polyester, nylon and technical textile waste, with practical maintenance, feeding and machine selection tips.
