Project description
New method to manage waste of acrylic fabrics
Extremely durable and able to repel water, acrylic fabrics are widely used for outdoor awnings and patio furniture. However, to have the required characteristics for such use, it is needed to apply chemical finishes to the acrylic fabrics, so as to increase the hydro and oil-repellency, the resistance to UV and to fire. This makes the management of acrylic textile waste tricky. The EU-funded REACT project is developing an eco-friendly process to remove the hazardous chemicals from the finishing substances (fluorocarbons, melamine and acrylic resins, anti-mould agents), which affect the secondary raw material purity and their management. A mechanical recycling process will follow to obtain second life fibre and fabrics. The goal is to reduce the amount of landfill and incineration of acrylic textiles by at least 30 % for the outdoor sector (awnings and furnishing).
Field of science
- /engineering and technology/environmental engineering/waste management/waste treatment processes/recycling
- /engineering and technology/materials engineering/textiles
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.5.4. - Enabling the transition towards a green economy and society through eco-innovation
- H2020-EU.3.5.3.2. - Promote the sustainable supply and use of raw materials, including mineral resources, from land and sea, covering exploration, extraction, processing, re-use, recycling and recovery
Call for proposal
H2020-SC5-2018-2
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
21052 Busto Arsizio
Italy
Participants (6)
9000 Gent
59200 Tourcoing
24040 Pontirolo Nuovo
21050 Marnate
9798 Jak
8600 Dubendorf
