International Journal of Home Science
2020, VOL. 6 ISSUE 1, PART A
Aspects of repurposed yarns
Author(s): Ananya Mitra Pramanik and Anjali Agrawal
Abstract:
The world is facing an increasing problem of textile waste. Repurposing is a method of using textile waste as a raw material. There are several techniques which fall under repurposing methods. Creating yarns from the textile waste is one of the techniques which fall under repurposing methods. There is a lack of study on the specific subject of repurposed yarns. The objective of this study is to understand the various aspects of (characteristics and limitations) of repurposed yarns through user research. The study relies on primary research of semi structured interviews conducted on 10 prominent users including textile manufacturers and designers of repurposed yarns. Data Analysis was done using grounded theory through which aspects and attributes of repurposed yarns are highlighted.
How to cite this article:
Ananya Mitra Pramanik, Anjali Agrawal. Aspects of repurposed yarns. Int J Home Sci 2020;6(1):40-44.