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UK research reveals environmental impact of microfibre shredding

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A study by the FibER Hub at Northumbria University, in collaboration with The Microfibre Consortium (TMC), has revealed that clothes shed microfibres throughout their lifespan, including natural fabrics like cotton.
The research aims to understand microfibre loss in various environmental settings and inform sustainable textile development.A study by the FibER Hub at Northumbria University, in collaboration with The Microfibre Consortium (TMC), has revealed that clothes shed microfibres throughout their lifespan, including natural fabrics like cotton.
The research aims to understand microfibre loss in various environmental settings and inform sustainable textile development.