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Circular Economy

Textiles

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Circular Economy for Textiles

Textile waste comprises a rapidly growing fraction of the United States’ waste stream. Currently, only a very small fraction of textile waste is reclaimed and recycled, and NIST is exploring how to increase this fraction and make the textile and fiber industry more circular.

Manufacturing and Materials
Created January 2, 2023, Updated February 26, 2025
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